Peer Review

PaperHive.org : coworking hub for researchers

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Overview:: PaperHive introduces seamless discussion of research papers in the browser, embedded in the regular workflow. This allows researchers to attach questions, corrections, formulas, figures, further literature, code, or data directly to the original text where everyone can benefit from it.
Type of Material:: Social Networking Tool
Recommended Uses:: This is a tool which supplements assignments in research and manuscript writing. It allows the students to review the manuscript as it is being analyzed and/or written. The student can invite consultation and peer reviewers can supply feedback currently or add comments to be reviewed later. This synchronous and asynchronous review can follow guidelines given by the course instructor, allowing students to develop critical thinking skills in the process. These skills can then be graded and reviewed by the instructor.
Technical Requirements:: High speed internet and visual software
Identify Major Learning Goals:: The paper hive is designed as an interactive space for researchers and students to connect and collaborate on research -- offering feedback, peer-reviewing.
Target Student Population:: Professional and advanced graduate students
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:: Research methods, statistics and academic writing standards

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Strengths:: Paper Hive offers an interactive online environment to assist researchers in desemminating and collaborating on research.
Concerns:: The site requires an account to access the site. This might discourage some from it's use. Once the student signs up, an example project is supplied. More examples would be helpful.

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Strengths:: By having advanced graduate students submit papers for review and reviewing other's research, it provides an opportunity to see the process in operation. It is webased and free to students and is flexible in how it can be applied depending on the course. The process of consulting and team editing can be a great learning experience in both scholarship and teamwork.
Concerns:: The instructions as to how to use it could be made clearer in a step by step tutorial. Additionaly, students must have a good grasp of the research process.

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Strengths:: Paper Hive offers a number of ways to interact with the material. The interactive/collaborative nature of the site brings out the best of social networking.
Concerns:: The uses and capabilities are described but few instructions are given and only one example. There is a learning curve in navigating and using the available tools.

Other Issues and Comments:: There should be a tutorial on this tool's use to teach students in a step wise fashion.
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