Understanding peer review

Understanding peer review

  • A brief history of peer review
  • Types of peer review
  • The benefits and limitations of peer review
  • How editors select referees
  • When to accept or decline an offer to peer review
  • An editor’s experience: Being a first-time peer reviewer
  • What makes a great peer review report?
  • How to think like a peer reviewer when you read a paper
  • How editors assess referee reports
  • Rewards for referees
  • Frequently asked questions