Reviewer reports may follow slightly different structures, however a good report on primary research should:
- Include a brief summary of the manuscript and the methods used
- Provide an opinion on the advance/interest the manuscript represents
- Comment on whether the results were analyzed and interpreted correctly
- Identify strengths, weaknesses and limitations of the study
- If necessary, suggest further work to improve the manuscript, and in some cases extend the findings
- If necessary, comment on whether the title, abstract, introduction and discussion are appropriate
- If necessary, comment on whether the citations are appropriate
Note: This list represents recommendations not requirements.