Peer reviewers critically read articles submitted to journals for publication, and suggest whether they are accepted, rejected, or revised and improved before publishing.

In this workshop, you will:

• Learn what peer reviewing entails including models and ethics
• Consider why peer reviewing is necessary
• Discover strategies for writing a peer review report
• Create an ORCID identifier

Meet the consultant, Dr Abbie Edgar

Dr Abbie Edgar is a Researcher Development Consultant at the Graduate School. Abbie supports postgraduate students with their research development and is passionate about enabling them to reach their academic potential. Abbie has a PhD in Education and is a trained post-primary teacher.

Abbie's previous experience before taking up her role at the Graduate School included supporting undergraduate students with their academic skills in the Learning Development Service at QUB, working as a Support Provider for students with disabilities at QUB and as an Associate Lecturer at the Open University.