define scholarly
adj. 1. Of, relating to, or characteristic of scholarship: scholarly pursuits; a scholarly edition with footnotes. See Synonyms at learned. 2. Having or showing a strong interest in scholarship or learning. scholâ²arÂ·liÂ·ness n. (ËskÉl Ér li). adj. adv.
Definition. A scholarly publication is one in which the content is written by experts in a particular field of study-generally for the purpose of sharing original research or analyzing others' findings. Scholarly work will thoroughly cite all source materials used and is usually subject to peer review prior to publication. This means that independent experts in the field review, or referee the publication to check the accuracy and validity of its claims.