Module 12: 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.

Video Lectures

Click here to download the PowerPoint for this module.

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)

To-do List:

Please download the Activity Log Workbook for this module.

Activity Log Workbook

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.

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 and review of a non-research article also attached in the module.
- AACN Advanced Critical Care Reviewer Form.doc
- Critical Care Nurse Manuscript Rating Form.docx
- Journal of Professional Nursing Reviewer Form.docx
- Journal of Radiology Nursing Form.docx

Manuscript Reviews (Page 4)

Read the helpful and unhelpful manuscript review examples in this module. What are the major factors that ensure you will provide a useful review for the author and editor?
- Unhelpful Manuscript Reviews.pdf
- Helpful Manuscript Review.pdf

Confidential Comments to the Editor (Page 5)

Using the four examples in the confidential comments example file located in this module, identify what comments are useful to the editor and why.
- Confidential Comments to Editor.pdf

Curriculum Vitae or Resume (Page 5)

Once you have completed a manuscript review, use the example in this module to help you structure your Vitae or Resume to reflect your participation in a review.
- Example of an Entry in a Curriculum Vitae or Resume.docx

Reading:

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.