modules
of video content
days to complete
Master this course in less than 2 weeks!
The most effective way to engage in continuous education is to spend no more than 30 minutes per day on the course. Upon enrollment, you will gradually gain access to the modules, with new ones becoming available every 2 days. By committing 20-30 minutes every 2 days, you will complete the entire course in about 10 days.
What will you learn?
- Current trends and general challenges in peer review
- Types of peer review and understanding its pros and cons
- 9 Principal stages that commonly occur during peer review
- The important role played by the editor in peer review
- 5 Key things a reviewer will look for in your submission
- Understanding what are the typical concerns of a reviewer
- Factors that help a journal editor arrive at a decision
- Common reasons for rejection and how to deal with it
- 4 Key considerations while responding to reviewer comments
- Evaluating reviewer comments and planning responses
- Drafting a response letter to help improve chances of success
- 5 Communication strategies when you’ve received a bad review
Course Description
The peer review process can be stressful and confusing. Delays in reviews or decision-making, vague comments or major revisions requests, or an unfavorable outcome like rejection can be frustrating for research authors.
This intensive course aims to give authors a comprehensive understanding of the peer review process and equip them with advanced strategies to deal with peer review challenges like responding to reviewer comments. With 20 extensive modules on various aspects of the peer review process, participants get a deep-dive into the world of peer review. Each module consists of an interactive video, a quiz to test your learning, and other reading resources. Get ready to ace your next peer review, stress-free and confidently, by learning from publishing experts at Wiley.
Course Author: Verity Warne
Verity Warne has nearly 20 years of experience as a marketing and communication specialist in the scholarly publication industry. In 2015, Verity was appointed as the Associate Marketing Director at Wiley, where she was responsible for defining and implementing peer reviewer engagement strategy and marketing Wiley’s peer review services. Currently, she is the Head of Communications at Earth Trust.