Overview
Ticket Type | Early Bird Rate | Standard Rate |
Member | £295 + VAT* | £345 + VAT* |
Non-Member | - | £595 + VAT* |
* VAT information (see below)
This is an introductory-level course for everyone new or interested in finding out about the scholarly peer review process (for journals and books, HSS and STM). Many academic/scholarly publishers and societies have in-house editorial office staff who manage peer review systems and processes. This course offers a structured approach to this element of the job by providing context, examining the mechanics of managing peer review process, and exploring the changing peer-review landscape. The basic principles of scholarly peer review are the same, but there are subtle differences to be aware of in the approach to peer review between books and journals, and even across disciplines/specialties.
Please note: Delegates will not receive a recording of the training course. Read helpful information for delegates attending.
Who should attend?
This is an introductory course, for people who may be at the beginning of a career in scholarly publishing. Those who have recently taken on management of peer review as part of their role, regardless of how long they have worked in academic publishing, will also benefit, as will those considering a post in academic publishing – whether as the first step in their career or in switching careers from non-STEM publishing.
What will you learn?
You will gain an overview of the process and mechanics of scholarly peer review, giving you confidence in handling this element of your role. It will also demonstrate how peer review integrates into the overall process of academic publishing.
Programme
- Basics of peer review: What is peer review within the context of scholarly publishing? The basics of the peer review process and understanding where there are differences (books versus journals; between different disciplines); Types of peer review (single-, double-anonymous; open peer review; or post-publication peer review)
- Peer review management: The peer review process – when and how does it happen? What is your role? Operations: how to find reviewers, turnaround times, building in checks; What is good peer review? How to provide feedback to peer reviewers, and who is best placed to provide the feedback?
- Peer review etiquette: Who are your reviewers? Can authors suggest potential reviewers? What to do if reviews conflict? Conflicts of interest: how to handle them; Who owns the peer review document?
- Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the peer-review process: Why DEI is important for your journal or publisher and things to avoid and positively promote? How to implement a DEI policy and getting your editors on board; How to measure and track progress.
- Tools and metrics to improve the process, also fundamentals of peer review policies for AI, auditing your form.
* VAT information:
- UK customers: 20% UK VAT applies
- EU VAT-registered customers: VAT reverse-charged (valid VAT number required)
- Customers outside the UK and EU: No UK VAT charged.
Speakers
Testimonials
I enjoyed the diversity and inclusion section, and talking about ethics in peer review, it wasn't something I had come across or thought about before. Going over the scenarios and hearing perspectives from both books and journals, especially other journals, was really helpful and illuminating." Anna Lyczmanenko, British Association of Dermatologists
Comprehensive and well-designed. I especially loved that it was a small group which made it very easy to speak up and interact.” Sana Kidwai, Cambridge University Press & Assessment
This course provided a great overview of the Peer Review process, as well as digging further into issues and best practices. It was a very informative course, and I learned a lot from it." Jane Foley, American Meteorological Society
