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Skills and Ethics for Reviewing Papers/Proposals. GEO 518, Week 7. A Proper Spirit. To advance the science Vigilence, hard work, personal integrity More dialogue than confrontation Constructive rather than destructive “Tough love”. A “Code of Ethics” for Reviewers. “Do unto others …”
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Skills and Ethics for Reviewing Papers/Proposals GEO 518, Week 7
A Proper Spirit • To advance the science • Vigilence, hard work, personal integrity • More dialogue than confrontation • Constructive rather than destructive • “Tough love”
A “Code of Ethics” for Reviewers • “Do unto others …” • Treat with same care as your own work • FIRST, point out positives • What is interesting, useful • Then point how material could be clearer, presented more effectively • Be clear, specific, polite re: criticisms
A “Code of Ethics” for Reviewers • Share references for works they may have missed • Withdraw from reviewing if you don’t have necessary background
Helpful Tips • Write legibly • Use MS-Word Track Changes if author is comfortable with it • Feel free to meet with each other