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Help! I need some peer-reviewed articles and I need them now!

Psst! I can see you with your head down, working hard on your assignments. Need a hand? Has your lecturer told you you need to include peer-reviewed or refereed articles in your essay? Wondering what on earth that's all about? Well, take 2 minutes to watch our short video and wonder no more. We will show you how to track down these slippery suckers - it's easy once you know how!

Finding peer reviewed journal articles

Searching for peer reviewed journal articles at UQ Library.

Develop your research skills

Get ahead of the game and start thinking about your assignments now! The Library offers assignment research workshops specifically tailored to schools and faculties which will help you sharpen your research skills and discover the best way to approach your assignments. This is an advanced class so you may wish to refresh your general library skills prior to attending by completing one of our online tutorials. During this workshop you will learn how to quickly find scholarly information for your assignments, saving your time and your sanity. The workshop covers:

  • Navigating the Library website effectively
  • Formulating effective search strategies
  • Locating relevant journal articles in Summon
  • Identifying and searching databases relevant to your discipline

There is no need to book, just turn up! All students are welcome. Find dates, times and locations here. We hope to see you there.