If you need further confirmation of whether an article comes from a peer-reviewed journal or if you have found a journal article using Google or Google Scholar and are unsure if it has been peer-reviewed, you can use OneSearch's Journal Finder .

Journal Finder by OneSearch

Journal Finder is a database that includes publication information for journals. When you search for a journal title in the database, you will see a small purple icon next to the words Scholarly/Peer Reviewed. This indicates that the journal is peer-reviewed.

Screenshot of a journal record found in Journal Finder by OneSearch. The purple Scholarly/Peer Reviewed icon is highlighted.

Other Articles in Peer-Reviewed Journals

An article can be from a peer-reviewed journal and not actually be peer-reviewed. Other article types such as editorials, news items, and book reviews do not go through the same review process.

Need Additional Help?

If you need additional help, librarians at Miramar College Library can help you with:

Finding the best sources
Searching tips and tricks
Navigating databases
Citing sources
And much more!

We’re available to help via chat & email or you can schedule an appointment with a librarian. (in-person or Zoom). Walk-ins are also welcome in L-200 at the Circulation Desk or Reference Desk on the 2nd floor.