UCF Peer and Non Peer Review Sources and The Quality of Research Essay

Peer-Reviewed Sources Paper: Articulate the differences between peer-reviewed (scholarly) and non-peer reviewed articles/sources: To better understand the type of sources required in technical writing and the scientific research paper, you will write a paper analyzing and evaluating the differences between peer-reviewed (scholarly) and non-peer reviewed sources. 

1. Explain the peer-review process and articulate the differences between peer-reviewed sources and non-peer reviewed sources. 
2. Utilized at least three (3) examples using resources relevant to your current research topic. Use: 
   1. A peer-reviewed journal article
   2. A book
   3. A credible website
3. Compare and contrast these resources. Outline a step-by-step method of items to look for when determining if a source is peer-reviewed. 
4. Summarize your findings to demonstrate an understanding of the difference between peer-reviewed (scholarly) and non-peer reviewed articles/sources. Explain why technical writing and the scientific research papers require peer-reviewed (scholarly) resources for research purposes.
5. Paper Requirements:
   1. Three – Four pages (this does not include the title or reference page).
   2. The paper will be written in APA format. Use the example in your textbook, pgs. A-39 – A-70. DO NOT include the following APA requirements in your paper: Abstract, Method, or anything beyond Method such as Results, Discussion, Future Study, Appendix A, or Appendix B other than the reference page.