Peer review isn’t perfect − I know because I teach others how to do it and I’ve seen firsthand how it comes up short
- Written by JT Torres, Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning, Quinnipiac University
Quality in academic research can be compromised when diversity of experience is lacking among the reviewers.Ika84 via Getty ImagesWhen I teach research methods, a major focus is peer review. As a process, peer review evaluates academic papers for their quality, integrity and impact on a field, largely shaping what scientists accept as...