Peer review is a process by which scholarly publications try to ensure "quality control," that what they publish is accurate and meets the standards of research and writing in their field.
When a scholar submits a book to a university press, or an article to a scholarly journal, the editor will send it out to two (usually) reputable scholars in the author's field to evaluate whether it meets the standards of historical research and whether it contributes anything new to the field. These are the peer-reviewers--because they are considered the author's peers (or equals) in the field--and if they approve of the manuscript, the published work will be considered "peer-reviewed."
We recommend that the articles you find be peer-reviewed, and therefore check the peer-review box when you do your article research. University press books are normally considered to be peer-reviewed.
An abstract is an introductory field of text before the main body of the text in a scholarly journal article. What the abstract does is to explain what the article is about, its main theme, and its conclusions. In short, the abstract can be considered a summary.
In searching for articles, we recommend that students use the drop down menu by the search box to limit their search to the abstract. This will usually ensure that the article will mostly or in part be about the subject they are researching.
Start your research by entering your topic in the search box below, then click "Search."
To access Lewis University Library databases, enter your Lewis University username and password.
This is the same login information you use for Blackboard and the MyCampus portal.
Search across all ProQuest databases available through the Lewis University Library.
Broad collection of full-text scholarly journals, magazines, and newspapers in most academic subjects, plus videos from the Associated Press.
Full text and indexing for journals, books, book chapters, book reviews, dissertations and conference papers in sociology and related disciplines.
Collection of essential legal materials on slavery in the United States and the English-speaking world, including state and federal statutes and legal cases.
The following journals are recommended in your search for articles. Keep in mind your research is not limited to these titles. Other journals in the databases you are searching, if they are peer-reviewed and scholarly, are equally acceptable for your research.
Action in Teacher Education
American Educational Rsearch Journal
American Educator
American Journal of Education
Curriculum Inquiry
History Teacher
International Journal of Social Education
Journal of Education
Journal of Educational Research
Journal of Experimental Education
Journal of Educational Psychology
Journal of Social Studies Research
Journal of Teacher Education
Phi Dela Kappan
Radical Teacher
Review of Educational Research
Social Education
Social Science Quarterly
Social Studies
Teacher Education Quarterly
Theory and Education in Social Education