Week 2.7: Reviewing a paper

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Week 2.7: Reviewing a paper#

So, you write a paper, but who decides if it gets published and how? In order to be published, papers go through a review process. This process is very important both for paper authors and paper readers. It helps the reader get feedback and improve their work and if provides the reader with some guarantees of the reliability of the paper’s claims and results.

This week there is no spotlight nor workshop on Monday.

Wednesday:

Friday:

  • Friday Symposium

Workshop: Paper Review Process#

he aim of this workshop is to demystify the review and publication process. The Publishing Officers of the TU Delft Library will help you understand different aspects of the publishing process (including ethical and practical considerations). You will also have the opportunity to ask any questions you might have about this process. Furthermore, you will participate in the review process by reviewing (parts of) your colleagues’ papers and reflecting on your experience of the process afterwards.

Key concepts#

  • What is an academic review and publication process, and why is it important

  • Who is involved in this process?

  • How do they decide what should be published or not?

  • What are ethical considerations?

  • Reflection: strengths and weaknesses of the current publishing process

  • How do you feel about the process as an author and reviewer?

Relevant Learning Goals#

At the end of the workshop, students will be able to:

  • Understand what the publishing and review process entails

  • Reflect on ethical aspects, strengths, and weaknesses of the review process

Group Activity of the Week#

Researching, reading, writing. Keep reflecting on what you’re doing and if it’s the right thing and if you’re going in the right direction?

Discussion Questions#

  • What is important in peer review?

  • Why is it important?

  • What are the problems with it?

  • How is your project going?

  • Do you need or want to change its direction?

  • What results are you getting? Can you explain them?

  • Writing for the reviewer vs writing to tell your story, is there a distinction?

Weekly Submitted Assignments#

Group#

Write your own peer-review rubric for reviewing papers. What should be evaluated, how would you weight different components?

Individual#

Write a societal/philosophical reflection on your project. (1/2 page) How does it fit in and contribute to science and society?

References#