Markus Heinemann

How NOT to Review a Medical Paper (eBook, PDF)

A Very Short Manual

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

A writer's journey, from writing a manuscript to publication, is full of pitfalls. A "reviewer's" world on the other hand is riddled with dilemmas which in turn can impact the fate of a writer's manuscript.Both novice and experienced reviewers are perturbed by numerous questions along the process as the onus of making a recommendation about a paper lies on them. This short manual provides answers to those questions and offers several more useful tips through illustrative examples.

The numerous examples exhibit how one shouldnotreview a medical paper and also illustrate thedon'tsof communication that should be taken care of by reviewers.

Special Features:

• Guidance about what is expected from a reviewer, what should and should not be looked for in the different parts of a manuscript, and how speedy should reviews be
• Detailed explanation of all types of peer review for better understanding of concept
• Tips on communication errors that should be avoided, especially while suggesting revision or rejection of a manuscript
• Lucid language and enjoyable read

This book will be of value to anyone looking for guidance with review of scientific articles, not specifically restricted to medicine. Authors who have been selected to become reviewers for journals, experienced reviewers, and even journal editors will enjoy reading this short and practical manual.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Thieme Medical Publishers
• Erscheinungstermin: 8. Dezember 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9789388257657
• Artikelnr.: 64216367

Inhaltsangabe

1. Introduction
2. Forms of Peer Review
3. Basic Principles: What to Look for (...in the Different Parts of Manuscript)
4. A Matter of Style (How to Say Nasty Things in a Polite Way)
5. How (Not) To Put It All Together
6. The Recommendation
7. If In Doubt, Shout!
8. Reviewing Revisions
9. A Matter of Speed (How Fast Is Too Slow?)
10. The Journal and You
11. Final Note
12. References