Assessment

End of section 6 questions

• What is the key difference between reviewing a proposal and reviewing a completed manuscript?
• If an author’s response letter claims a concern was addressed but the manuscript text does not reflect this, what would you write back to the editor?
• How would you keep your own record of review work, and what would you want it to show in five years?

Quiz for this section

Q20. When reviewing a proposal, what is a key question that does not apply to a full manuscript review?

1. a) Whether references are formatted correctly
2. b) Whether the author or editorial team has the expertise to deliver what is proposed
3. c) Whether the discussion section is persuasive
4. d) Whether the abstract stands alone

Correct answer: b

Q21. Which of the following is an accepted way to submit a completed review?

1. a) A verbal summary given to the author directly
2. b) The ASWDNet review template, emailed to the editor
3. c) A public social media post
4. d) A recorded video sent to the author

Correct answer: b

Q22. When reviewing a revised manuscript, what should a reviewer focus on?

1. a) Reassessing every part of the manuscript as though it were new
2. b) Whether the author’s response letter is well written
3. c) Whether each point raised in the first round has genuinely been addressed in the text
4. d) Only the reference list

Correct answer: c

Q23. If your recommendation differs sharply from the other assigned reviewer’s, what should you do?

1. a) Change your recommendation to match theirs automatically
2. b) Explain your reasoning honestly, and remain open to a specific point you had not considered
3. c) Contact the other reviewer directly to resolve it
4. d) Withdraw from the review

Correct answer: b