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A different method of teaching peer review systems

J T Lightfoot1

  • 1Department of Health Promotion and Kinesiology, University of North Carolina-Charlotte, Charlotte, North Carolina 28233, USA.

The American Journal of Physiology
|December 5, 1998
PubMed
Summary

This study introduces a hands-on exercise to teach students about scientific peer review systems. Students critique articles and participate in double-blind, single-blind, and open reviews, enhancing their understanding of scholarly publishing.

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Area of Science:

  • Scientific Publishing
  • Scholarly Communication
  • Academic Research

Background:

  • Students struggle to understand the benefits of different peer review models.
  • Effective pedagogy is needed to teach scientific publishing practices.
  • Understanding peer review is crucial for researchers and academics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design and evaluate an educational exercise for teaching scientific peer review systems.
  • To help students appreciate the complexities and advantages of various peer review methods.
  • To foster critical evaluation skills in students regarding scientific literature.

Main Methods:

  • Students completed three critiques of a scientific article over the semester.
  • Critiques were peer-reviewed using double-blind, single-blind, and open review systems.

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  • Class discussions focused on the pros and cons of each peer review model.

    • Main Results:

    • Students gained practical experience with different peer review systems.
    • The exercise improved students' understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of each system.
    • Participants developed a greater appreciation for the challenges of evaluating scientific work.

    Conclusions:

    • This active learning approach effectively enhances student comprehension of peer review.
    • Experiential learning in peer review fosters critical thinking and scholarly judgment.
    • The described method provides valuable insights into the scientific publishing process.