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Diversity in peer review
Fundamentals of peer review
Peer review is the cornerstone of the scientific publishing process, yet editors face a daily struggle to find researchers willing to review for their journal. In this series of modules, we explain why it is so important to get involved in peer review and the many benefits it can bring. You will hear how carrying out peer review can sharpen your own writing skills and introduce you to some of the movers and shakers in your field. You will learn how you can volunteer, and discover the ethics guidelines you should comply with. Moreover, we explain why there is a move towards making peer review more transparent.
What you will learn
- The many benefits reviewing brings
- Your responsibilities as a reviewer
- Why there is a move towards transparency
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.Topic
Topic
- Certified Peer Reviewer Course
- (-) Job search
- Finding the right journal
- Career planning
- (-) Social impact
- (-) Research collaborations
- Book writing
- Writing skills
- Publishing in the Chemical Sciences
- Open science
- Funding
- Career guidance
- Fundamentals of manuscript preparation
- Ensuring visibility
- Becoming a peer reviewer
- Research data management
- Fundamentals of publishing
- Fundamentals of peer review
- (-) Ethics
- Technical writing skills
- (-) Going through peer review
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How to write a lay summary
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Why you can't afford to ignore publication ethics
How publishing ethics can help make or break a researcher’s career.
The key to successful academic collaborations
Academic collaborations with researchers from varying backgrounds can act as a conduit to innovative ideas and solutions.
Making academia–industry collaborations work
Collaborations with industry partners on specialized projects are becoming commonplace. Learn how to avoid the main pitfalls.
How to create impact with patient and public involvement
Research in health and medical sciences is always inevitably carried out with the intention to bring some benefit to the public.
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.
Preparing for an industry interview
As an early career researcher, you have probably survived your fair share of interviews and have a good idea what an employer wants to hear.
Job search strategies for early career researchers
Researchers at the start of their career don't often know where or how to search for jobs - academic or otherwise. This webinar takes you through key strategies,
How do editors look at your paper?
Getting published isn’t easy. We help level the playing field by revealing what an editor really wants.
Demystifying permissions
Everything you need to know about permissions and the pitfalls to avoid.
How your research can make an impact on society
Societal impact – you’ve heard the phrase but what does it mean and why is it important? We solve the mystery.