Modiwl JXH-4015:
Peer reviewing scientific
Peer reviewing scientific research 2023-24
JXH-4015
2023-24
School Of Human And Behavioural Sciences
Module - Semester 1
10 credits
Module Organiser:
Anthony Blanchfield
Overview
This independent study based module will enable students to gain an in-depth understanding of the peer review process that is involved in manuscript publication. Consequently, students will first work closely with their supervisor to perform an initial review of a research article in the style of an academic peer review. For the second part of the module students will respond to reviewer comments regarding a specific document to thoroughly address points that have been raised by the reviewer. Collectively this will mean that the student gains critical practice regarding how to prepare their own manuscripts (e.g.,research proposal, dissertation) and how to critically review the research of others.
Assessment Strategy
-threshold -Pass: Fair understanding evident via reasonably well structured assignments however some irrelevance is present. Presentation of information contains several factual or interpretational errors. There will be somewhat limited evidence of sound critical thought and some (but limited) grasp of relevant study design and statistical issues. In addition to some ability to formulate arguments and justification there will also be only relatively limited evidence of effective problem solving when addressing points raised by a reviewer. -good -Merit: Some very good understanding evident via well structured and somewhat concise assignments. Good presentation of information which is mostly free of factual or interpretational errors. There will be some good evidence of critical thought as well as a good grasp of relevant study design and statistical issues. In addition to an ability to formulate arguments and justification there will also be evidence of some effective problem solving when addressing points raised by a reviewer. -excellent -Distinction: Detailed and comprehensive understanding evident via well structured, concise and highly focused assignments. Excellent presentation of information containing no factual or interpretational errors. Ample evidence of critical thought as well as a comprehensive grasp of relevant study design and statistical issues including their interplay. In addition to a clear ability to formulate robust arguments and justification there will also be an excellent demonstration of problem solving when addressing points raised by a reviewer.
Learning Outcomes
- Address reviewer questions in the advocated style of a manuscript author
- Critically engage in the peer review research process
- Critique contemporary empirical research in the advocated style of an academic reviewer
- Express complex research-related issues/principles concisely
Assessment method
Coursework
Assessment type
Summative
Description
review of manuscript
Weighting
50%
Due date
07/02/2022
Assessment method
Coursework
Assessment type
Summative
Description
response to review
Weighting
50%
Due date
03/05/2022