Academic (or scholarly) articles are articles that have been peer-reviewed by experts in the field before they are published. Journals can be accessed by searching the following:
Search for the journal title in UlrichsWeb to determine whether or not it is peer-reviewed.
Databases often include the option of limiting search results to scholarly or peer-reviewed.
To learn more about the Peer Review Process, check out our Building Blocks for Library Research Videos, or book a librarian consultation!