Locate (Scenario 2)
If you are not familiar with journal titles in your topic/subject area and want to find peer reviewed journals use these databases:
- Ulrichsweb Global Serials Directory
- EBSCOhost research databases
Select a database, eg Academic Search Premier:
Use this database to find peer reviewed articles on your topic/subject area:
- enter a keyword that describes your area of research
- change the drop down box to SU Subject terms (this will narrow your search considerably)
- check the box Scholarly (Peer Reviewed) Journals under the section Limit your results
You will see a list of peer reviewed journal articles in your subject area. It may be necessary to refine the search if you have too many or too few journals. You can refine your search, by entering more or different keywords. All of the articles should be from peer reviewed journals. Click on the article title to see more information.
All journals indexed in the databases below are peer reviewed (i.e. no need to limit). These databases are multidisciplinary:
For help with searching databases refer to Database searching for your research.
Or follow these steps:
- Conduct a search in your preferred database
- Assess and select the references relevant to your area. Note the journal titles from these references
- Identify if the journals are peer reviewed.