1) Search for the resource the library website www.library.utoronto.ca

• Be aware that new LibrarySearch interface will arrive in 2021. Learn more from the LibrarySearch Tips Guide 

2) If using Google Scholar, set your web browser to recognize you as a UofT Student

• Go to Settings - Library links – Choose ‘University of Toronto Libraries’
• Full instructions to set up Google Scholar to prompt your UTORID 

3) Seek help if you still have access issues.

What makes an article scholarly?

• Academic Article - Are there in-text citations and references listed in bibliography? 
• Newspaper Article - Does the article include interviews with experts and clearly identify facts? 
• Do the authors have expertise?  (e.g., affiliation to an academic institution or recognized organization, academic credentials)
• Use RADAR criteria (Rationale, Authority, Date, Accuracy, Relevance) to assess if the research is reliable and scholarly. 

What is a peer-reviewed article?

Learn about the peer-reviewed editorial process and discover research tools that can filter or identify peer-reviewed journals.