Answered By: Reference Librarian
Last Updated: May 15, 2019     Views: 27

No. It does not meet the criteria for scholarly journals. National Geographic is a popular source written for the general public, not written by subject matter experts, and has not undergone a peer-review process.

For more information on how to distinguish periodicals you may consult our handout: "Distinguishing Periodicals." 

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