How NOT to Review a Medical Paper

A Very Short Manual

Heinemann

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Edition:	1
Copyright Year:	2020
Details:	100 pages
ISBN:	9789388257640
Binding Type:	Paperback/softback
PDF ISBN:	9789388257657

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The quandaries of a reviewer—explained and addressed

A writer's journey, from writing a manuscript to publication, is full of pitfalls. A "reviewer's" world on the other hand is riddled with dilemmas which in turn can impact the fate of a writer's manuscript. Both novice and experienced reviewers are perturbed by numerous questions along the process as the onus of making a recommendation about a paper lies on them. This short manual provides answers to those questions and offers several more useful tips through illustrative examples.

The numerous examples exhibit how one should not review a medical paper and also illustrate the don'ts of communication that should be taken care of by reviewers.

Key Features:

Guidance about what is expected from a reviewer, what should and should not be looked for in the different parts of a manuscript, and how speedy reviews should be
Detailed explanation of all types of peer review for better understanding of concept
Tips on communication errors that should be avoided, especially while suggesting revision or rejection of a manuscript
Lucid language and enjoyable read

1. Introduction
2. Forms of Peer Review
3. Basic Principles: What to Look for (…in the Different Parts of Manuscript)
4. A Matter of Style (How to Say Nasty Things in a Polite Way)
5. How (Not) To Put It All Together
6. The Recommendation
7. If In Doubt, Shout!
8. Reviewing Revisions
9. A Matter of Speed (How Fast Is Too Slow?)
10. The Journal and You
11. Final Note
12. References

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