Discussion response
When you peer review another’s work, you will critically analyze the abstract for its potential to impact the ways of knowing in nursing and suggest improvements. You will likely read the abstract once or twice before delving in with comments and first impressions. Using the checklist below, identify strengths and areas for improvement, being sure to address each critical element in your review.
Peer Review Checklist:
1.Aims and objectives: Is the purpose clearly stated?
2.Background: Does the author offer background on the subject?
3.Methods: Are the methods clearly stated? What type of method did the author use?
4.Results: Are the results valid and reliable?
5.Conclusions: Are the conclusions clearly stated and are they informed by the results?
6.Relevance to clinical practice: Does the author state the relevancy to clinical practice?
7.Articulation of response: (e.g., citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, organization)
8.Ways of knowing: Does this review have the ability to influence nursing knowledge?
9.Strengths and weaknesses: Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the abstract. Identify strategies for improvement.”
