Not sure if your article is peer reviewed? Look for these clues:
Author. The author's credentials & institution should be listed. Authors of peer reviewed articles typically have graduate degrees and are a faculty member at a university.
Abstract. Many peer reviewed articles begin with an abstract, which is a paragraph summarizing the research.
Audience. Peer reviewed articles are written for scholars, researchers, & students who are knowledgeable about the topic, and likely use specialized terminology.
Purpose. What is the purpose of the article? Does the author want to support findings of a research project, present a case study, make an argument that is supported by evidence or research, etc.?
References. Peer reviewed articles typically include a bibliography that cites other peer reviewed sources.
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The library subscribes to more than 50 journals covering the published periodical literature on topics related to human rights. Here are some examples of journal titles available in library databases. Use the Journals List to check the library's holdings of a specific journal. The Journals List provides the dates of coverage for journal titles and links to the database(s) where full text articles are available.