Navigating peer review
"Navigating peer review" can be tricky. In stage four of your research journey, we discuss the fundamentals of going through peer review, as well as reviewer skills for becoming a peer reviewer.
Complete our "Certified Peer Reviewer Course" and publicly demonstrate your expertise as a referee.
Going through peer review? Learn how to deal with those reviewer comments and keep your submission moving smoothly through the publishing process.
Modules in Navigating peer review
Introduction to the Certified Peer Reviewer Course
Would you like to become a certified peer reviewer? Elsevier Researcher Academy is pleased to announce a new certified course in peer reviewing.
What to expect from the Certified Peer Reviewer Course?
This podcast gives you a sneak peek into what to expect from the course and why you should sign up.
1.1 What is peer review? Why peer review?
To prepare you for the Certified Peer Reviewer course, in this first section, we take a step back and discuss the history of academic publishing and explain the status quo of peer review.
1.2 Models of peer review
In this section, we discuss the various models of peer review and break down the difference between single/double/triple anonymized and all identities visible review, and discuss their strong suits
1.3 The typical peer review process
This section breaks down the typical peer review process by discussing the steps from submission to the selection of reviewers by the editors.
1.4 How to get involved
Learn how you can get involved in peer review and contribute to trust and quality in academia and research.
2.0 I just got a review invite, what’s next?
This section follows your journey from when you get the invitation to review.
3.1 How to write a helpful peer review report
Probably the most important part of the peer review process, this section digs deep into what it takes to write a peer review report, which will be helpful to the author and ultimately to science.
3.2 The comments to editors and decision recommendations
Continuing your learning on how to write a helpful peer review report, this section discusses the confidential comments you can make to the editor and explains the decision recommendations you can
3.3 How to peer review a review article
Peer review is an essential part of publishing review articles, just like it is for research articles.
4.0 What next?
This final module of the course apprises you of your continued responsibility as a reviewer and discusses how you can get recognition for your efforts.
Certified Peer Reviewer Course Assessment
Now that you have listened to all our experts, taken notes and are ready to review, it's time to test your knowledge and claim that certificate, of course!
How do I review a Data Article?
Data articles are a relatively recent article type and Data in Brief wishes to provide guidance for reviewers on how to assess a data article and a dataset.
Generative AI in research evaluation
Virtual panel co-sponsored by Cell Press and Elsevier recognizing Peer Review Week.
Building trust and engagement in peer review
The peer review process depends on the activities of editors, reviewers, and authors for its success.
Diversity in peer review
Why diversity in peer review is central to both academia and your research career.
Why get involved in peer review
Why saying ‘yes’ when an editor asks you to review can boost your research and publishing career.
Ethics responsibilities for peer reviewers
This clear guide to ethics responsibilities for reviewers ensures you can approach your next review with confidence.
Recognizing peer reviewers: A webinar to celebrate editors and researchers
A detailed discussion on the peer review process that will shine new light on the role you can play.
Transparency in peer review
Find out why transparency in peer review is on the rise and how you can get involved.
How to review a manuscript
Top tips for writing a great review report.
10 tips for writing a truly terrible review
Keen to brush up your reviewing skills? We start by explaining what not to do.
How to become a reviewer and what do editors expect?
Want to get involved in peer review? We explain how.
How reviewers become editors
Ambitions to be a journal editor one day? Discover why reviewing is a vital step in that journey.
How to respond to reviewers' comments
It’s not easy to receive feedback on your submission but we have plenty of top tips to help you respond.