Scholarly (peer-reviewed) articles are written by academic researchers or subject experts and published in academic journals. These articles undergo a peer-review process — a rigorous evaluation by other scholars — to ensure quality, originality, methodology, and relevance.
Peer review is the process by which scholarly articles are evaluated by independent experts before publication. Reviewers assess the research's originality, theoretical framework, methodology, and overall contribution to the field. Articles that pass peer review are considered among the most credible academic sources.
These articles typically follow a formal academic structure with an abstract, introduction, methods, results, discussion, and conclusion. They are supported by detailed citations and are widely used in graduate and postgraduate research.
Use scholarly articles when your research requires:
Tip: Most academic databases allow you to filter results to show only peer-reviewed journals.
Academic Research:
Scholarly articles are essential for theses, dissertations, and assignments requiring high-quality, peer-reviewed sources.
Evidence-Based Arguments:
Use when supporting claims with validated data, expert analysis, and reliable citations.
Data & Methodology:
Useful for accessing original studies, detailed research methods, and statistical findings.
Literature Reviews:
Ideal for identifying trends, gaps in knowledge, and building a strong foundation for your research.
You can find peer-reviewed academic articles using the following HEC Montréal tools and databases:
Tip: Use filters such as "peer-reviewed" or "scholarly journals" when searching in Sofia or databases.
