Transcript Week 7 PPT file

Skills and Ethics
for Reviewing
Papers/Proposals
GEO 518, Week 7
A Proper Spirit
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To advance the science
Vigilence, hard work, personal integrity
More dialogue than confrontation
Constructive rather than destructive
“Tough love”
A “Code of Ethics” for Reviewers
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“Do unto others …”
– Treat with same care as your own work
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FIRST, point out positives
– What is interesting, useful
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Then point how material could be
clearer, presented more effectively
Be clear, specific, polite re: criticisms
A “Code of Ethics” for Reviewers
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Share references for works they may have
missed
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Withdraw from reviewing if you don’t have
necessary background
Helpful Tips
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Write legibly
Use MS-Word Track Changes if author is
comfortable with it
Feel free to meet with each other