Peer Review Flashcards
1
Q
What does a peer review involve?
A
All aspects of the written investigation being scrutinised by a small group of experts.
2
Q
Who should the experts be?
A
They should be unknown to the author and objective.
3
Q
What is the first stage of peer review?
A
-Author submits draft.
4
Q
What is the second stage of peer review? (What’s needed to be seen?)
A
Clear detailed rational aim, methods, results, conclusions, full references.
5
Q
What is the 3rd stage of peer review?
A
Drafts sent to two or three anonymous independent reviewers.
6
Q
What is 4th stage of peer review?
A
Scrutinise critically - problems, suggestions.
7
Q
What is 5th stage of peer review?
A
Decision.
8
Q
What are some aims of peer review?
A
- Validate quality and relevance of research.
- Suggest amendments.
- To allocate funding for proposed research.
