Effective peer review requires matching review criteria to the purpose of the manuscript. This article provides practical guidance for reviewing clinical, educational, leadership, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and policy manuscripts. By emphasizing manuscript-specific evaluation, reviewers can provide more constructive feedback, support editorial decisions, and strengthen nursing scholarship.
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Writer’s Camp Bugle #16
🏕️ From The Writer's Camp Bugle
Lots is happening at camp! Here are a few upcoming opportunities to learn, connect, and strengthen your scholarly writing and publishing skills.
- CAMPOREE – Friday, July 24, 11:00 a.m. ET: Join Daniel J. Pesut for The Through Line: Mapping a Life of Leadership. Register now.
- CAMPOREE – Friday, August 21, 11:00 a.m. ET: Join Ivan Oransky and Adam Marcus, founders of Retraction Watch, for When Scholarship Goes Off Course: A Conversation with the Founders of Retraction Watch. Register now.
- SUMMER OF PEER REVIEW: Our 14-part series concludes on September 17, followed by a special CAMPOREE during Peer Review Week on September 18: AI Is Not the Reviewer: Reframing Editorial Use of Artificial Intelligence.
- CALL FOR TRAIL PACK AUTHORS: We're planning Trail Packs for the remainder of 2026. If you have a previously published article that deserves renewed attention, we'd love to hear from you.
- VIRTUAL INANE 2026: Registration remains open for the August 6–8 conference. Join colleagues from around the world for three days of nursing editing, publishing, and scholarly communication.
Trail Stop 4: Editors’ Perspectives on Peer Review
The article highlights the critical role of peer review in academic publishing, discussing its evolution and current importance. It emphasizes the responsibilities of both editors and reviewers, detailing expectations for quality reviews, the management of conflicting opinions, and the subjective nature of the process. Overall, effective peer review is essential for maintaining publication standards.
Trail Stop 2: Becoming a Reviewer and Accepting (or Declining) the Invitation
Many scholars seek to become peer reviewers but lack guidance. This article outlines how to start, emphasizing the importance of relevant expertise and professional visibility. It advises on qualifications, making direct inquiries to editors, and responding to invitations. Effective communication and self-assessment are key to successful peer reviewing.
Summer of Peer Review Contest Winners
I am delighted to announce the winners of the Writer's Camp Summer of Peer Review contest! This year, we received exactly five entries—which means we had exactly five winners. Congratulations to all of our participants, who will each receive a Writer's Camp magnet. The prompt was... "The unofficial motto of peer review is..." Faith Tissot … Continue reading Summer of Peer Review Contest Winners
New on the Site: Peer Reviewer Needs
A new resource, Peer Reviewer Needs, has been added to the site, showcasing nursing journals' peer-review requirements. Alongside this, the main menu was reorganized to enhance accessibility. Additionally, a summer series titled "The Summer of Peer Review" will launch on June 18th, offering 14 articles on peer reviewing, culminating during Peer Review Week.