What Typically Happens to a Manuscript During the Peer Review

question 14

Multiple Choice

What typically happens to a manuscript during the peer review process for a professional journal?

• A) The researcher gets comments on the manuscript from his or her friends before submitting it for publication.
• B) The manuscript is posted on the Internet and voted on by a large group of evaluators.
• C) The journal editor sends the manuscript to three experts for their comments before deciding whether to publish it.
• D) The manuscript is published and the journal editor then publishes comments from readers.

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Definitions:

Nonconformists

Individuals who refuse to follow established ways of thinking or acting and instead, embrace uniqueness and individuality.

Convergent Thinking

A cognitive process involving the focusing of ideas and solutions toward determining a single best solution to a problem.

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Creative Thinking

The process of thinking in new directions and beyond traditional ideas to find unique solutions or insights.