- Peer Reviewing for Scholarly Journals: Best Practices, Tips, and Case Studies
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Chair:Windy Boyd, NIEHS/NTP
Co-Chair:B. Paige Lawrence, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
Primary Endorser: Postdoctoral Assembly
Endorser(s): Education and Career Development Committee
Endorser(s): Graduate Student Leadership CommitteePeer review is a critical quality-control mechanism in scholarly publishing, and peer review services are expected of researchers who publish. However, few scientists receive formal training on how to effectively review and critique a scientific manuscript. Participants of this session will gain knowledge, skills, and strategies to maximize the quality and utility of their reviews. Learning about the peer review process and how to provide better reviews also can help authors improve the reporting quality of their own manuscripts. In this session, we will familiarize participants with (1) the overall peer review process, (2) the intended purpose of peer review, (3) common and emerging peer review models, (4) practical advice for when to accept (and when to decline) an invitation to review, (5) best practices and tips for conducting a review and drafting comments for editors and authors, and (6) tips for responding to reviews as an author. In addition, we will discuss publication ethics, including potential biases and conflicts of interests relevant to peer reviewing and authorship. Presenters and audience volunteers will share their own experiences conducting peer reviews and receiving feedback from peer reviewers as authors. Finally, we will walk through a live review of a sample manuscript, encouraging audience participation and discussion. The goals of this session are to (1) contextualize and demystify peer review for new reviewers, (2) guide more experienced reviewers in improving the utility of their reviews for authors and editors, (3) create opportunities for participants to share personal experiences, challenges, and opportunities as peer reviewers, and 4) provide useful advice for optimizing peer review outputs for all involved in scholarly publishing. Following this Workshop, participants will have a clearer understanding of the peer review process, qualities that differentiate an excellent review from an average review, and how peer reviewing skills can inform the authorship process. Scientists from all stages of their careers are encouraged to participate and share their questions, concerns, experiences, and advice about reviewing manuscripts.
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