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How not to Review a Medical Paper
A Very Short Manual

Markus K Heinemann (Author)

9789388257640

Paperback / softback, published 8 December 2021

100 pages
18 x 12 x 0.9 cm, 0.118 kg

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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