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What is Peer Review?

What is the meaning peer review?

The peer-review process subjects an author's scholarly work, research, or ideas to the scrutiny of others who are experts in the same field (peers) and is considered necessary to ensure academic scientific quality. - USGS.gov

 

What are the three main purposes of a peer review?

Peer review methods are used to maintain quality standards, improve performance, and provide credibility. In academia, scholarly peer review is often used to determine an academic paper's suitability for publication.

What is the Difference Between Primary and Secondary Sources?

Evaluating Primary Sources in History