Journal guidelines for reviewing journal
submissions
Most journals provide guidelines for reviewers
and most ask for confidential comments for the editor as well
as comments which can be passed on to the author(s) of the
paper.
Standard evaluation forms typically consist
of lists of evaluative statements with ratings. Ratings may
be simple 'yes' / 'no'; or 'excellent' / 'good' / 'poor';
or a numerical scale etc. Examples of common evaluative statements
include:
- The paper contributes to new knowledge.
- The paper's interpretations and conclusions are justified
by the evidence presented.
- The aims are clearly presented.
- The methods are clearly described, appropriate and rigorous.
- Ethical issues are acknowledged and discussed.
- Statistical analyses are accurate and appropriate.
- Tables, figures, diagrams are clearly presented, necessary,
accurate, easy to understand.
- The findings are accurately and fully reported.
- The writing style is appropriate, grammatical.
- The study limitations or problems are addressed.
You should also check that authors have submitted
their papers in the format required by the journal. This may
involve the inclusion of an abstract and keywords, restrictions
on the number of words used in the paper and referencing style.
Most journals also ask the author(s) to provide
a statement declaring that the paper has not been published
or submitted elsewhere. Some journals request a statement
signed by all authors and may ask authors to declare sources
of funding, especially if there may be a conflict of interest
(e.g. where the study was funded by the tobacco or alcohol
industry). Peer reviewers should check that authors have complied
with such requirements. General guidance regarding format,
word length and submission procedures are usually found on
the journal's website or printed in the journal.
Clearly, the criteria you apply in assessing
a submission will vary depending on the type of paper. A research
report will be evaluated differently from a literature review
or a policy analysis, for example.
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