Past event
This online session is aimed at those who:Ìý
but would like the reassurance of a collaboration opportunity.
We will be discussing three anonymised exampleabstracts (shared beforehand) and discussing as a group the categories we award points for, the points we would award these examples and then reaching consensus about each one.
The aim of the session is to explore different viewpoints, gain deeper understanding of what makes a balanced peer review judgement and a good conference abstract, and to bring collaboration to the peer review process, which can be a daunting task for new reviewers.
All welcome, engagement with the three abstracts before the event is vital (approx. 30 mins pre-reading/review) as we will not have reading time during the event.
Chaired by members of the Conference and Events Committee.
Draft Programme:
16:00±è³¾ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýIntroduction;ÌýAimee Quickfall, Leeds Trinity University; Louise Kay, University
Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý of Sheffield; Tracy Ann Hayes, Plymouth Marjon University
16:05pmÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Process for Reviewing Abstracts; Aimee Quickfall; Louise Kay; Tracy Ann Hayes
16:20pmÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Discuss Example Abstract 1
16:50pmÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Discuss Example Abstract 2
17:20pmÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Discuss Example Abstract 3
17:50pmÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Closing Thoughts
18:00pmÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Event Close
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