Peer Review (RCR-Basic)- Questions and Answers
A reviewer's main responsibility is to: Correct Ans-Behave professionally.
The two main criteria that the National Science Foundation (NSF) uses to evaluate grant
proposals are: Correct Ans-Intellectual merit and broader impact.
Which of the following is true regarding the traditional peer review process: Correct Ans-
Under single-blind review, the identity of the author is revealed to the reviewer.
Which of the following statements most accurately describes the review process for grant
proposals? Correct Ans-Funding agencies usually have committees, often with external
reviewers, that assess the quality of the proposal.
Which of the following is the most appropriate step to take if authors believe that their
manuscript was reviewed unfairly? Correct Ans-The author can contact the editor with
their concerns.
A reviewer's main responsibility is to: Correct Ans-Behave professionally.
The two main criteria that the National Science Foundation (NSF) uses to evaluate grant
proposals are: Correct Ans-Intellectual merit and broader impact.
Which of the following is true regarding the traditional peer review process: Correct Ans-
Under single-blind review, the identity of the author is revealed to the reviewer.
Which of the following statements most accurately describes the review process for grant
proposals? Correct Ans-Funding agencies usually have committees, often with external
reviewers, that assess the quality of the proposal.
Which of the following is the most appropriate step to take if authors believe that their
manuscript was reviewed unfairly? Correct Ans-The author can contact the editor with
their concerns.
