What's involved in reviewing a manuscript?
We will send you, via
Research Exchange Review, an email asking about your availability to review a particular paper. If you agree, click on the link provided, and you will receive instructions to access the manuscript and related files. You're expected to read the paper and
answer a series of questions. You're also free to make any other relevant comments. Authors are expected to address each reviewer's questions or concerns. Sometimes, the editors will return a revised manuscript to you to ensure your concerns are met.
How often will I be sent papers for review?
This varies greatly depending on the topic areas of current submittals. By making sure your user account lists your areas of expertise, you can help us identify when a paper comes in matching your skill set. You're always free to turn down an assignment if you're too busy at the moment. (Honestly, we'd prefer someone say they're too busy than to accept a manuscript and let it sit around!)
Will I be asked to evaluate issues outside my area of expertise?
Absolutely not! Although we ask you to list your areas of expertise when you volunteer, you should tell us if you do not feel qualified to review a particular paper. Because we're multidisciplinary, an associate editor may occasionally ask you to review only the part of a paper you are comfortable reviewing.
Are reviewers anonymous?
Yes! Reviewer assignments are known only to the editors processing the review documents.
Read our confidentiality rules.
Do I have to be a member of AWRA?
Well, ... actually, no. It's your expertise we're after. But we hope when you see the work AWRA is doing, you'll join!
Can I receive credit for my review?
Yes! Our reviewers now have the opportunity to opt-in to receive recognition for their review contributions at
Publons.com. Publons allows you to track, verify, and showcase your review work and expertise without compromising anonymity.
Read more about Publons service.