Research methods - peer review

Question 1

what is peer review

Answer 1

when before publication in a journal, an author’s scientific paper is assessed by people who are experts in the same scientific area as the author (peers)

Question 2

what are the stages of peer review

Answer 2

stage1. submit a paper to an academic journal. the journal then sends this paper to independent experts, ‘peers’
stage2. peers consider the quality of the paper
stage3. peers decide between 1)recommend for publication 2)suggest changes 3)reject
stage4. journal editor makes the final decision

Question 3

what are the 3 roles of peer review

Answer 3

1. scientists know their work will be assessed by fellow experts is thought to self-regulate the quality of their work
2. it aids in science communication, helping journalists and the public decide if scientific claims should be trusted or not
3. academic institutions are assessed by the quantity of work

Question 4

what are the problems with the peer review sy