LibGuides: HIS 295/POS 295: The American Constitution: The Supreme Court: Scholarly Journals

Characteristics of scholarly journals

Written or edited by a scholar or expert in the field
Author is identified; contact information is provided. Credentials may be available.
Material is often peer reviewed
Reviewed by experts in the field. Peer review process explained in Instructions for Authors on the journal's Web page.
Sources are cited
Evidence of expert audience such as use of specialized vocabulary specific to the field
Graphics often in the form of tables, charts, and graphs