How can I tell if a journal article is peer reviewed or refereed?
An excellent source to check is ulrichsweb, the online version of Ulrich’s International Periodicals Directory. This source is also available in print. In the online version, you may select refereed journals by checking the box on the search screen or by looking for the little black and white referee’s shirt, which indicates the chosen journal is refereed (peer reviewed). The paper copy of the directory is located in Dunbar and Fordham Reference Z6941 U5 2001. In the title listing (volume 4), journals that are peer reviewed are marked with an arrow. Ulrich’s is located behind the Information Desk in Dunbar Library and next to the Reference Desk in Fordham Health Sciences Library. A second source to check is Magazines for Libraries. This directory is located in the Dunbar Reference Consulting Office Z6941 .K2 2000. In each journal description, the word refereed appears after the publisher’s information when the journal is refereed. Finally, if your journal is not listed in Ulrich’s or M
