{"id":5702,"date":"2023-04-20T12:04:14","date_gmt":"2023-04-20T12:04:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/?p=5702"},"modified":"2024-02-19T06:37:02","modified_gmt":"2024-02-19T06:37:02","slug":"how-to-become-a-peer-reviewer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/how-to-become-a-peer-reviewer\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Become a Peer Reviewer: 5 Considerations for First-Time Reviewers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5703 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/pexels-markus-winkler-4065400-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"How to become a peer reviewer: 5 Considerations for first-time reviewers\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/pexels-markus-winkler-4065400-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/pexels-markus-winkler-4065400-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/pexels-markus-winkler-4065400-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/pexels-markus-winkler-4065400-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/pexels-markus-winkler-4065400-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Peer review serves as a critical quality control mechanism in scholarly publishing, and every researcher wants to know <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">how to become a peer reviewer<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. <strong>Peer reviewers are tasked with shaping the direction and quality of scientific research by providing authors with constructive feedback on the quality, integrity, validity, and originality of research articles submitted for journal publication.<\/strong> In fact, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">becoming a peer reviewer<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> can be highly rewarding. It gives you access to various kinds of research and publication standards, allowing you to improve your writing skills and further your career.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As peer reviewers, you get the opportunity to expand your professional network and engage with peers, stay abreast of the latest research, enhance your critical thinking skills, build relationships with editors and publishers, and establish your reputation as an expert in your field. In an earlier article, we answered common <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/answering-the-5-most-common-questions-about-peer-reviews\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">questions about peer review<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">; here, we explain <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">how to become a peer reviewer<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and, what to keep in mind while working on your first review.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/how-to-become-a-peer-reviewer\/#How_to_become_a_peer_reviewer\" title=\"How to become a peer reviewer\u00a0\">How to become a peer reviewer\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/how-to-become-a-peer-reviewer\/#5_Key_considerations_for_first-time_peer_reviewers\" title=\"5 Key considerations for first-time peer reviewers\u00a0\">5 Key considerations for first-time peer reviewers\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/how-to-become-a-peer-reviewer\/#1_Understand_the_peer_review_process_before_agreeing_to_review\" title=\"1. Understand the peer review process before agreeing to review\u00a0\">1. Understand the peer review process before agreeing to review\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/how-to-become-a-peer-reviewer\/#2_Read_the_manuscript_thoroughly_and_be_objective_and_fair_with_feedback\" title=\"2. Read the manuscript thoroughly and be objective and fair with feedback\u00a0\">2. Read the manuscript thoroughly and be objective and fair with feedback\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/how-to-become-a-peer-reviewer\/#3_Maintain_confidentiality_through_the_review_process\" title=\"3. Maintain confidentiality through the review process\">3. Maintain confidentiality through the review process<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/how-to-become-a-peer-reviewer\/#_4_Cite_relevant_literature_where_required_and_use_a_structured_review_format\" title=\"\u00a04. Cite relevant literature where required and use a structured review format\u00a0\">\u00a04. Cite relevant literature where required and use a structured review format\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/how-to-become-a-peer-reviewer\/#5_Provide_constructive_feedback_that_can_be_understood_and_actioned_by_authors\" title=\"5. Provide constructive feedback that can be understood and actioned by authors\">5. Provide constructive feedback that can be understood and actioned by authors<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_become_a_peer_reviewer\"><\/span><b>How to become a peer reviewer<\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When selecting peer reviewers, publishers look for people who are experts in the article&#8217;s research field. Therefore, the first and most obvious step to <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">becoming a peer reviewer<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">publishing high-quality papers<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> that are frequently cited, which establishes you as an expert in your field. The more you publish, the more visibility you gain prompting researchers in your field to recommend you as a reviewer. Editors of journals you publish in often will also soon start to see you as a potential peer reviewer.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you\u2019re an early career researcher, it\u2019s important not to let the fact that you are just starting out discourage you. <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Reach out to supervisors or mentors<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, who may be able to suggest your name as a reviewer or put you in touch with journal editors looking for peer reviewers. They are also a great source for guidance and tips on <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">how to become a peer reviewer<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, which can prove invaluable for budding reviewers. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Apart from publishing high-quality research in reputable journals, <strong>focus on building your academic reputation, visibility, and credibility by presenting your work at conferences and collaborating with colleagues in your field<\/strong>; this will help you transition from author to reviewer sooner.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Also, remember that editors are always seeking capable researchers to increase their pool of peer reviewers. Therefore, it\u2019s a good idea to <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">proactively reach out to editors of academic journals<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> in your field and express your interest in <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">becoming a peer reviewer<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Considering the paucity of good reviewers, this willingness to review may open the door to becoming a co-reviewer or even an independent reviewer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5458 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/02_RLife_BlogBanner_640x139px.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"139\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/02_RLife_BlogBanner_640x139px.png 640w, https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/02_RLife_BlogBanner_640x139px-300x65.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Most academic journals have a &#8220;contact us&#8221; page on their website, which you can use to submit your request. Make sure your email to the editor includes background information about yourself, your areas of expertise, and a list of your publications, presentations, and academic qualifications.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While waiting to be invited to peer review a journal article, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">explore non-journal peer reviewing opportunities<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. There are several platforms today that allow post-publication peer review, where registered users can add comment and share feedback on published articles. If you\u2019re just starting out, this may be a good opportunity for you to learn <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">how to become a peer reviewer<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Not only does it allow you to polish your reviewing skills, this tactic also helps you to connect and engage with peers in your field from all across the world.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Key_considerations_for_first-time_peer_reviewers\"><\/span><b>5 Key considerations for first-time peer reviewers\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For first-time reviewers eager to know <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">how to become a good peer reviewer<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, it\u2019s important to be aware that peer reviewing can be a challenging process. It requires a critical evaluation of the manuscript and an ability to provide clear constructive feedback that helps authors enhance their work. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Here are five things to consider on <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">becoming a peer reviewer<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and before undertaking a review:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Understand_the_peer_review_process_before_agreeing_to_review\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1. Understand the peer review process before agreeing to review<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It is essential to understand the peer review process to know <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">how to become a peer reviewer<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, this includes the roles of the editor, reviewer, and author, and the criteria for evaluating a manuscript. <strong>Read the guidelines provided by the journal<\/strong> thoroughly to familiarize yourself with the review process and the expectations of the journal. It\u2019s also a good idea to <strong>browse the journal\u2019s aims and scope and the author guidelines<\/strong> to get a sense of what is expected from authors.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Before agreeing to accept any reviews on your journey to <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">becoming a peer reviewer<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<strong> make sure you\u2019re comfortable with the subject area<\/strong>, can finish the review within the stipulated time frame, and have no conflicts of interest that could impact your work.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Read_the_manuscript_thoroughly_and_be_objective_and_fair_with_feedback\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2. Read the manuscript thoroughly and be objective and fair with feedback<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As a peer reviewer, it is crucial to maintain objectivity and fairness in your evaluation of the manuscript. <strong>Read the manuscript thoroughly<\/strong>, <strong>paying attention to the research question, methods, results, and conclusion<\/strong>, and make brief notes that you can refer to later. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This can help you quickly evaluate the clarity and coherence of the manuscript, and assess whether the research is well-designed, and the conclusions are supported by the data presented. <strong>Ensure the feedback you provide is clear, constructive, easy to understand<\/strong>, and support your comments with logic and\/or examples so that authors can improve their manuscript accordingly.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Experts also suggest making a separate list of comments exclusively for the editor<\/strong>. Here you can report concerns regarding possible ethical misconduct like plagiarism and data fabrication. Finally, <strong>make your recommendation for acceptance, rejection<\/strong>, and major or minor revisions to the editor, and provide reasons for your opinion. Avoid personal biases and focus on the quality and validity of the research presented in the manuscript.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Maintain_confidentiality_through_the_review_process\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3. Maintain confidentiality through the review process<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Peer reviewing is a confidential process, and you should respect the confidentiality of the review process. It is critical not to share the manuscript or your review comments with anyone outside the peer review process. In some cases, you may feel that you recognize the work or the author but <strong>resist the temptation to look this up or discuss the paper you are reviewing with your peers<\/strong> or other experts in the field. Confidentiality needs to be maintained at all costs!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:426,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_4_Cite_relevant_literature_where_required_and_use_a_structured_review_format\"><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:426,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a04. <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cite relevant literature where required and use a structured review format\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Citing relevant literature that supports your comments and inputs shows that you have a thorough understanding of the research topic. It also provides the author with additional resources to improve their manuscript. <strong>Experts suggest using a structured review format when offering feedbac<\/strong>k; most journals provide a review template or guidelines that you can use. This will help you organize your thoughts and present them in a clear, concise way so that authors can better understand your comments.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Provide_constructive_feedback_that_can_be_understood_and_actioned_by_authors\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">5. Provide constructive feedback that can be understood and actioned by authors<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Becoming a peer reviewer<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> means having to provide constructive feedback to the author and offer specific suggestions for improvement, share feedback in a way that will help authors clearly understand what is needed. Also it is important to <strong>keep the author&#8217;s perspective in mind when providing feedbac<\/strong>k. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Feel free to be critical<\/strong>, <strong>but avoid being harsh or rude<\/strong>, and if you found something great, make a note to appreciate it. Remember that the author has invested a lot of time and effort in their research so be respectful and courteous in your feedback.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:426,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Becoming a peer reviewer<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> means playing the role of gatekeepers for research publishing, ensuring that only high-quality research is published. While this is a coveted position, not everyone is up to the task or equipped to manage the pressures and responsibilities that comes with being a peer reviewer. We hope this article has given you some insights on <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">how to become a peer reviewer<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and some basic considerations to keep in mind when taking on new reviewing roles. All the best!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Peer review serves as a critical quality control mechanism in scholarly publishing, and every researcher wants to know how to become a peer reviewer. 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