Scientific integrity and consensus rely on the peer review process, a defining feature of scientificdiscourse that subjects the literature forming the foundation of credible knowledge in a scientific fieldto rigorous scrutiny. However, there is surprisingly little training in graduate school on how to developthis essential skill (Zimmerman et al. 2011), or discussion of best practices to ensure that reviewers atall levels efficiently provide the most useful review. Even more challenging for the novice peer revieweris that journals also vary widely in their review guidelines. Nonetheless, the goals of peer review arecrystal clear: to ensure the accuracy and improve the quality of published literature through constructivecriticism.
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