‘Dear Reviewer 2’ card game prepares budding researchers for peer review
‘Dear Reviewer 2’ card game prepares budding researchers for peer review
‘Dear Reviewer 2’ card game prepares budding researchers for peer review
Adam Ward
December, 2, 2024
Summary
Rebecca Preyra, overwhelmed by the feedback on her first study, was inspired to help others navigate the review process. After joining Teresa Chan's lab, they created Dear Reviewer 2, a card game designed to teach junior researchers how to respond to reviewer comments. The game involves players taking turns as "Reviewer 2" and crafting responses to prompts, with the best response voted on by the group. It’s a fun, low-stakes way to learn how to handle criticism. The game also includes advice and links to additional resources, aiming to ease the peer review experience for young researchers.
Reference
Ward, A. (2024, December 2). ‘Dear Reviewer 2’ card game prepares budding researchers for peer review. Brighter World. https://brighterworld.mcmaster.ca/articles/dear-reviewer-2-card-game-prepares-budding-researchers-for-peer-review/