Module 12: Reviewing Manuscripts for Publication

Reviewing Manuscripts for Publication

Objectives

In this module learners will

explain the purpose of the manuscript review process and acquire the desire to become a manuscript reviewer,
describe the criteria and discuss the steps to become a manuscript reviewer,
commit to becoming a manuscript reviewer,
follow the appropriate steps after being invited to review a manuscript,
compare and contrast blinded versus non-blinded manuscript reviews,
perform a manuscript review applying the criteria of a quality review,
critically reflect on the manuscript and make a final recommendation to the editor,
maintain the confidentiality of the author and the manuscript throughout the review process, and;
use proper format when citing a review on a resume/curriculum vitae.

Lectures

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How to Review Manuscripts for Professional Journals (6:18 min)

Blinded and Unblinded Reviews (9:28 min)

How to Review a Research Paper (7:17 min)

Critiquing and Reviewing a Non Research Paper (6:57 min)

Confidential Comments to the Editor (4:28 min)

Curriculum Vitae or Resume (2:08 min)

Activities

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Qualifications
- Becoming a manuscript reviewer can help you contribute to your discipline. Think about your discipline, along with the experience and qualifications you presently have. Write them down and reflect on how you can contribute.
Identify a Journal (Page 3)
- Identify a list of journals that match your expertise and write down contact information for the editors. Narrow your list down to one. Consult the list of journals in the Journals Directory Links to an external site. found on the web page of the International Academy of Nursing Editors Links to an external site..
Blinded and Unblinded Reviews (Page 3)
- Identify if the journal you chose uses blind or unblinded reviews.
Volunteer for a Journal (Page 3)
- Now that you have identified a journal of your expertise, write a letter to an editor to volunteer as a reviewer. It is optional to attach your resume or curriculum vitae to the letter. Send by email to the editor of the journal. See an example letter to an editor Download letter to an editor
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Example Review Forms (Page 3)
- Look at the four example reviewer forms in this module. These forms will help you get a sense of what you are required to do. It is also recommended that you use the review of a research Download review of a research
  and review of a non-research Download review of a non-research
  articles.
Manuscript Reviews (Page 4)
- Read the helpful Download helpful
  and unhelpful manuscript review Download unhelpful manuscript review
  examples. What are the major factors that ensure you will provide a useful review for the author and editor?
Confidential Comments to the Editor (Page 5)
- Using the four examples in the confidential comments example file Download confidential comments example file
  , identify what comments are useful to the editor and why.
Curriculum Vitae or Resume (Page 5)
- Once you have completed a manuscript review, use this example Download this example
  to help you structure your Vitae or Resume to reflect your participation in a review.

Readings and Resources

Broome, M. E. (2010). Stewards of the discipline: The role of referees and peer review. Nursing Outlook, 58, 169-170.

Christenbery, T.L. (2011). Manuscript peer review: A guide for advanced practice nurses. Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 23, 15-22.

DeMaria, A.N. (2003). What constitutes a great review? J. Am. Coll. Cardiol, 42(7), 1314-1315.

Dougherty, M.C., Freda, M.C., Kearney, M.H., Baggs, J.G., & Broome, M. (2011). Online survey of nursing journal peer reviewers: Indicators of quality in manuscripts. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 33,(4), 506-214.

Freda, M.C., Kearney, M.E., Baggs, J.G., Broome, M.E., & Dougherty, M. (2009). Peer reviewer training and editor support: Results from an international survey of nursing peer reviewers. Journal of Professional Nursing, 25(2), 101-108.

Froman, R.D. (2006). The importance of peer review. Research in Nursing and Health, 29, 253-255.

Harding, A.D. (2010). How to phrase feedback in peer reviews for nurse authors. Advanced Emergency Nursing Journal, 22(4), 333-337.

Henly, S. & Dougherty, M.C. (2009). Quality of manuscript reviews in nursing research. Nursing Outlook, 57(1), 18-26.

Hoppin, F.G. (2002). How I review an original scientific article. American Journal of Respiratory Critical Care Medicine, 166, 1019-1023.

Hoyt, K.S. & Proehl, J.A. (2007). Peer review for professional publications. Advanced Emergency Nursing Journal, 29(3), 260-264.

Kearney, M.H., Baggs, J.G., Broone, M.E., Dougherty, M.C., Freda, M.C. (2008). Experience, time investment, and motivators of nursing journal peer reviewers. Journal of Nursing Scholarship, 40(4), 395-400.

Miracle, V. (2008). The peer review process. Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing, 27(2), 67-69.

Morton, P.G. (2013). Insights about the manuscript review process. Nurse Author and Editor, 23(3), 1-4.

Spear, H. (2004). On ethical peer review and publication. Nurse Author and Editor, 14(4), 1-3.

Sylvia, L.M., & Herbel, J.L. (2001). Manuscript peer review – A guide for health care professionals. Pharmacotherapy, 21(4), 395-404.