Check the journal’s website for its peer review policy
Look for terms like “peer reviewed,” “refereed,” or “scholarly journal”
Search the journal in library databases or Ulrichsweb
Verify whether the article was submitted, reviewed, and accepted by experts
Check the article PDF for submission, received, revised, and accepted dates
Confirm the journal is indexed in academic databases that often include peer-reviewed journals
Ask a librarian or instructor to verify the journal
Review the journal’s editorial board and review process
Use the journal title, not just the article title, to determine peer review status