2. Scholarly Resources
 The purpose of this presentation is to:
a) Define the term “scholarly resource,”
b) Describe attributes of scholarly resources, and to
c) Provide examples of scholarly resources.

3. Scholarly Resources
 Scholarly Resources are often described as credible
sources that include authoritative information that has
been written and reviewed by experts

4. Scholarly Resources
 Several features are common to many scholarly resources:
Attribute Explanation
Prior to publication, other experts have reviewed
Peer-Reviewed the work to determine that it is suitable for
publication
Expert-Written Author(s) is/are qualified to write on the topic
Non-layperson The work is intended for the author(s)’ peers
Audience
Scholarly Tone Formal, possibly technical, language is used
Other scholarly work that has been consulted is
References Cited
mentioned

5. Scholarly Resources
 Examples of scholarly resources include:
Articles published in peer- Books published by
reviewed journals university presses