When I teach research methods, a major focus is peer review. As a process, peer review evaluates academic papers for their quality, integrity and impact on a field, largely shaping what scientists ...

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(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) JT Torres, Quinnipiac University (THE CONVERSATION) When I teach research methods, a ...