Looking for sources? Search EBSCO or QuickSearch.
Peer-reviewed articles (also called refereed articles) are those that have gone through an editorial process that assures quality research.
Finding peer-reviewed articles can be done by using the EBSCO database, which provides a filter that allows the user to only get results that are peer-reviewed.
But what if the database you're using doesn't have a way to filter results so you only get peer-reviewed articles? When that happens, your best bet is to use UlrichsWeb Global Serials Directory, which allows you to search for a journal and see whether it is peer-reviewed. To learn how to use this directory, see the tutorial.
Let's Practice!
[1] Are these articles from peer-reviewed journals? Use UlrichsWeb to find out. The journal titles are in italics.
Brodie, J.M. (2009). New report questions charter school effectiveness. Education Daily, 42(110), 1-3.
Carruthers, C.K. (2012). New schools, new students, new teachers: Evaluating the effectiveness of charter schools. Economics of Education Review , 31(2), 280-292. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.econedurev.2011.06.001
Grosskopf, S., Hayes, K.J., & Taylor, L.L. (2009). The relative efficiency of charter schools. Annals of Public and Cooperative Economics, 80(1), 67-87. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-8292.2008.00381.x
[2] Find peer-reviewed articles for your assignment.
Using the education databases (Eric, Education Research Complete), find 2 peer-reviewed articles for your selected topic.
Having trouble finding a topic? Here are some suggestions.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion |
Teaching controversial issues/topics |
Sex education |
Cell phone use in schools |
School funding |
Mental health issues |
Nutrition/School lunches |
School vouchers |
Post pandemic learning |
Campus safety/Lockdowns |
After school programs |
Charter schools |
Gifted programs |
Standardized testing |
Online learning |
Literacy issues |
Bullying/cyberbullyng |
Prayer in schools |
AI and academic dishonesty (cheating) |
Sexual abuse/assault |
Book banning |
LGBTQIA issues |
Parents’ rights groups |
Violence, hate speech |
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