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FSEM 100: East Asian Food and Society

Course Guide for Dr. Rachel Core's FSEM class. Guide created in Fall 2022, updated Fall 2024

Library databases

Many library databases include an option to filter results to peer-reviewed content only. Here are some databases that include peer-reviewed articles.

Finding and Identifying Peer-reviewed Sources

1. Many library databases have an option to limit to peer-reviewed articles. Be sure to look for it among the filter options on the search results page.

OneSearch results with arrow to Peer-Reviewed limiter

2. Look for characteristics that indicate that a source is an academic one:

  • includes a references list or works cited
  • the author's credentials - a PhD or advanced degree - is included.
  • uses specialized terminology
  • includes research methodology and results


3. Google the title of the publication to get a description. Look for peer-reviewed or refereed in the description.

Here's an example:
Google results screen for Cultural Geographies with peer-reviewed description highlighted

Individual Journals with peer-reviewed articles

Have a question? Ask a librarian! Email libref@stetson.edu. Call or text 386-747-9028.