CHM 3120L

A non-peer-reviewed source is an information source that has not undergone peer review. Examples include government publications, books or book chapters, theses and dissertations, newspaper or magazine articles, websites or blog posts, and documents published by government agencies.

One other non-peer-reviewed source is an article in a trade journal. Trade journals, also called trade publications, trade magazines, or professional magazines, are magazines or newspapers whose target audience is people who work in a particular profession or industry. Articles in these publications are often short, and they may contain advertisements. Examples of trade publications include the Chronicle of Higher Education, Education Week, and Ad Week.

As for peer-reviewed sources, you should constantly evaluate a non-peer-reviewed information source for relevance, credibility, and appropriateness for your situation. 

Always consult your course materials and instructor for specific guidelines about acceptable assignment source types.