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Focus on the peer-reviewed literature

How to focus on the peer-reviewed literature

Peer-reviewed literature has been reviewed by experts in the field for accuracy and authority, and this process is overseen by the editors of a journal or conference proceeding.  There are several ways to find peer-reviewed literature.

 

 

Limit your search results to peer reviewed articles

 If using QUT Library Search to look for Journal articles  you can refine your search result to display peer-reviewed articles only.

Apply the filters: Articles  and  Available online and peer reviewed.  

 

Search the library databases

Use the Library's specialist databases to find relevant journal articles, conference papers, technical reports and experts in your field. Below are databases recommended for UXH300 students.

  • Compendex Engineering and engineering management articles, conference papers and more
  • Scopus - An index of peer-reviewed literature including journals, books and conference papers covering a wide range of subject areas.
  • Informit - Australian multidisciplinary database covering business, engineering, social sciences
  • Taylor & Francis multidisciplinary journals online, including urban development topics
  • TRID Transport Research Information Database
  • ABI Inform complete - Key database for business, economics and information systems providing access to journal articles, working papers, business and industry news plus country and industry focused reports.
  • More Urban Development related databases can be found here

'How to find' guides for:

Information contained in databases is selected or reviewed by subject matter experts according to set criteria and is likely to be more authoritative than information found through general search tools such as Google Scholar.

Each database has a different search interface. While search features are quite similar, it is always useful to check the "Help" page of the database you are using for tips on how to effectively search the collection. Many databases allow you to limit results to peer-reviewed literature only.

Watch the short videos below for tips on searching Compendex.

Subjects: Architecture and built environment
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