AQA Exam Questions & Answers2
What is peer review? - ANSWERS-A system for checking research papers before publishing
Why is peer review used? - ANSWERS-To check quality and validity
Who does the peer review? - ANSWERS-Independent experts
What is the first stage? - ANSWERS-A researcher writes up his research in a standard format and
sends it to an editor
What is the second stage? - ANSWERS-If the editor is interested, they send it to several experts,
who will be the reviewers
What do the reviewers assess? - ANSWERS-Clarity, accuracy, appropriateness, methodology, and
theoretical basis
What happens after the reviewers assess the paper? - ANSWERS-They send it back to the editor,
which suggestions
What does the editor do after they receive the suggestions? - ANSWERS-Send them to the
researcher
What happens after the researcher receives the suggestions? - ANSWERS-They edit the paper