The easiest way to find peer-reviewed article is by using a database or the library's general search. A video has been created outlining this process and can be found at the end of the FAQ.
Begin your search on the library's homepage, entering in your search terms in the search bar under Library Search. In this example we are going to search for peer-reviewed articles relating to climate change AND food security.
The initial set of results will contain books and journal articles. To narrow the results to peer-reviewed journal articles, use the facets on the left-hand side of the screen, selecting peer-reviewed.
Select the article you are interested in and click the "VIEW FULL TEXT" link as seen below.
You will then be brought to a list of resources where you can access the PDF. Click "View Full Text" to be taken to the article or to a list of databases that have pdf access to the article.
At this point you may be asked to log in; see How do I access databases from off campus? for help.
Another approach is to use a subject specific database. Begin by going to the library website and then select the Databases link under the Library Search box. Once you've chosen a database that works well for you, you can search for scholarly articles. Use the facets, normally located on the left hand side of the screen, to find the "peer-review(ed)" button to refine your results.
If you are still questioning whether or not the article you are looking at is peer-reviewed you can use Ulrich's or go to the journal's homepage for more details. For instructions on how to use Ulrich's click here.