How to Review a Manuscript

How to Review a Manuscript

By Dr. Curt Sigmund Interactive Webcast created by Dr. Chelsea Weaver

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Who Peer Reviews? What qualities do you think make someone a good peer reviewer? How can junior researchers prepare themselves to become effective reviewers?

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Read the following AI-generated abstract. As you read, make notes as if you were a reviewer on questions you might ask as you review and compare it to what you find as you read. Title: The Impact of Green Tea Extract on Cognitive Function in Older Adults: A Pilot Study Abstract: Cognitive decline is a significant concern in aging populations. This pilot study investigated the effects of green tea extract (GTE) on cognitive function in older adults. Twenty participants aged 65–75 were randomly assigned to either a GTE supplementation group or a placebo group. Participants consumed 500 mg of GTE or placebo daily for 8 weeks. Cognitive function was assessed using the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) at baseline and post-intervention. Results showed a slight improvement in MMSE scores in the GTE group compared to the placebo group (p = 0.06). However, the sample size was small, and the study lacked a control for dietary habits, which may have influenced the results. These findings suggest that GTE may have a modest effect on cognitive function, but further research with a larger sample size and stricter controls is needed.

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The following is an AI-generated review of the previously provided AI-generated abstract. Consider strengths and weaknesses of the review. Then, rewrite the review in your own words using what you've learned from Dr. Sigmund to make it more constructive. Title: The Impact of Green Tea Extract on Cognitive Function in Older Adults: A Pilot Study "This paper is a waste of time. The sample size is way too small, and the results are meaningless. The authors didn’t even control for diet, which is a huge problem. I can’t believe they even bothered to publish this. The conclusions are ridiculous, and the whole study is poorly designed. Reject immediately."

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