What are "scholarly" or "peer-reviewed" articles?

• Written by scholars or experts on the topic
   
• Content has been critically evaluated by other experts
   
• Contain citations (footnotes and/or bibliography) documenting sources

For more information, see  the Popular and Scholarly Sources Tutorial.

A citation is a record of where you encountered a certain idea. Citing your sources helps other scholars track down resources they find of interest. Proper citation helps us all build on our knowledge.

• Citation Guidelines
• EasyBib: the bibliography maker
• Research and Citation Resources