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The Role of the Editor Maria J Grant
Editor-in-Chief, Health Information and Libraries Journal (IF5: 1.044) Editor-in-Chief, Research, Evaluation & Audit, Facet Publishing
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A bit about me… Editor-in-Chief of the Health Information and Libraries Journal First publication in 1998 Peer support writers group since 2006 CILIP Fellowship Candidate Dominant model was writing groups… READ SLIDE Group of about half a dozen of us, including Wendy, Soph and Jaye pictured here, decided we wanted this kind of support system
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A typical day in my life as an Editor
See what new manuscripts have arrived Determine whether they’re in scope Determine whether they’re sufficiently developed Invite potential referees Dominant model was writing groups… READ SLIDE Group of about half a dozen of us, including Wendy, Soph and Jaye pictured here, decided we wanted this kind of support system
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What does a typical referee look like?
Someone who’s published in an area related to manuscript Someone working in an area related to the manuscript Someone like you! Dominant model was writing groups… READ SLIDE Group of about half a dozen of us, including Wendy, Soph and Jaye pictured here, decided we wanted this kind of support system
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What is the purpose of peer review?
To ensure that only the best quality manuscripts are published To provide constructive feedback on how a manuscript can be further developed
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Mediating feedback Distinguish between referee comments and instructions Summarise what needs to be done Record a decision Dominant model was writing groups… READ SLIDE Group of about half a dozen of us, including Wendy, Soph and Jaye pictured here, decided we wanted this kind of support system
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There Are Four Potential Outcomes from Peer Review?
Accept Major revisions Minor revisions Reject Dominant model was writing groups… READ SLIDE Group of about half a dozen of us, including Wendy, Soph and Jaye pictured here, decided we wanted this kind of support system
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Outcome 1: Accepted A cause for celebration!
I’ve never known a peer reviewed manuscript be accepted at first submission Usually a journey…
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Outcome 2: Major Revisions
“A recommendation of a major revision should be made if the manuscript is likely to be of interest to the HILJ readership but requires a reworking in terms of structure or the inclusion of additional materials.” (S1M 2011)
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Outcome 3: Minor Revisions
“A recommendation of minor revision should be made if the manuscript is likely to be of interest to the HILJ readership but typographical errors or incomplete references are present.” (S1M 2011)
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Outcome 4: Rejected “A recommendation to reject a manuscript should be made if the manuscript is unlikely to be relevant/of interest to the HILJ readership or is not sufficiently rigorous to be suitable for publication in an academic journal.” (S1M 2011)
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Reasons a Manuscript Might Be Rejected
Out of scope Topic area or format Insufficiently developed Bullet points May show promise… Plagiarism Not responding to referee/s comments
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My experience of writing for publication
As a research assistant Dominant model was writing groups… READ SLIDE Group of about half a dozen of us, including Wendy, Soph and Jaye pictured here, decided we wanted this kind of support system
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My experience of writing for publication
As a research assistant Offered to review for my professional journal Dominant model was writing groups… READ SLIDE Group of about half a dozen of us, including Wendy, Soph and Jaye pictured here, decided we wanted this kind of support system
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My experience of writing for publication
As a research assistant Offered to review for my professional journal Identified ways to support my development as a writer Dominant model was writing groups… READ SLIDE Group of about half a dozen of us, including Wendy, Soph and Jaye pictured here, decided we wanted this kind of support system
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Ideas Diary! Make a note of ideas as they occur to you Reading
Conversations with colleagues Dominant model was writing groups… READ SLIDE Group of about half a dozen of us, including Wendy, Soph and Jaye pictured here, decided we wanted this kind of support system
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Your Working Title Brainstorming a range of draft working titles
Think creatively Shortlist no more than six Rate your titles Race, P. (1999) 2000 tips for lecturers. London: Routledge.
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What can you do? Offer to Peer Review
Dominant model was writing groups… READ SLIDE Group of about half a dozen of us, including Wendy, Soph and Jaye pictured here, decided we wanted this kind of support system
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Learning together… Pair a novice referee with a more experienced referee from the Health Information and Libraries Journal referee database Receive a copy of the other referees review when a decision is recorded on the manuscript
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Find (or create) local support networks
What can you do? Review Find (or create) local support networks Dominant model was writing groups… READ SLIDE Group of about half a dozen of us, including Wendy, Soph and Jaye pictured here, decided we wanted this kind of support system
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Find (or Create) Local Support Networks
Dominant model was writing groups… READ SLIDE Group of about half a dozen of us, including Wendy, Soph and Jaye pictured here, decided we wanted this kind of support system
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Find (or create) local support networks
What can you do? Review Find (or create) local support networks Start writing! Dominant model was writing groups… READ SLIDE Group of about half a dozen of us, including Wendy, Soph and Jaye pictured here, decided we wanted this kind of support system
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Do it gradually… HLG Newsletter Regular Features
Dissertations into Practice International Perspectives & Initiatives Teaching & Learning in Action Original & Review Articles Dominant model was writing groups… READ SLIDE Group of about half a dozen of us, including Wendy, Soph and Jaye pictured here, decided we wanted this kind of support system
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The Role of the Editor… ? Determines the final content of a newspaper, magazine, or multi-author book Supports writers in producing the best writing they possibly can As “Continuing Professional Development” Dominant model was writing groups… READ SLIDE Group of about half a dozen of us, including Wendy, Soph and Jaye pictured here, decided we wanted this kind of support system
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