How to peer review journal papers
In this interactive session, participants will delve into the intricate world of manuscript review, honing their abilities to assess scientific papers quickly and effectively. Dr. Jones will guide you through exercises and discussions, ensuring you leave with practical insights and newfound confidence in the peer review process.
The ability to review manuscripts should be a core skill of every research scientist.
COURSE DETAILS
By participating in exercises and discussions the attendees will learn how to review manuscripts quickly and effectively.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this session participants will have:
 Developed an understanding of how the peer review system works.
 Developed an understanding of reveiwers’ responsibilities.
 Awareness of what editors expect in a review; critically evaluate a manuscript.
 Developed an understanding of what to include in written comments to editors and authors.
 Developed practical methods for reviewing a manuscript quickly and effectively.
Date: 20 March 2024, 14:00
Venue: LG.03 Statistics, Oxford
Speaker: Dr David Jones (Dr David Jones)
Organising department: Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences (MPLS)
Organiser: James Cunning (University of Oxford)
Organiser contact email address: training@mpls.ox.ac.uk
Host: MPLS Researcher Training & Development (University of Oxford)
Booking required?: Required
Booking url: https://www.mpls.ox.ac.uk/training/courses/how-to-peer-review-journal-papers2
Cost: Free
Audience: Members of the University only
Editors: Sophie Campbell, Karen Brayshaw