Scholarly articles are:
Found in scholarly (also called academic) journals
Authored by academics and researchers
Written for an audience of other scholars, researchers, and students
Written to advance scholarship and knowledge
Frequently reviewed by academics and scholars (“peer-reviewed”)
Include bibliographic references
If you're unsure if a journal is peer-reviewed, do a Google search for the journal's web-site. Look for the "About" page, which will have information about the journal, including whether it is peer-reviewed.
Here are a few of the best databases for searching for academic journal articles on a variety of subjects, including education and knowledge.
Here are a few recommended databases for researching topics related to education, including writing.