6. How to Engage with Peer Review (as a Researcher) As an Author: Before submitting, get feedback from your own colleagues (a form of internal peer review). Respond to reviews professionally and thoroughly. Never respond in anger. Address every comment, even if you disagree (explain why politely). See rejection not as a failure, but as a part of the process. Use the feedback to improve and submit elsewhere. As a Reviewer: Agree to review only if you are an expert and have the time. Be constructive, not destructive. Your goal is to improve the science. Be specific in your criticisms. Instead of "the methods are wrong," say "the sample size of n=5 is underpowered to detect the effect; a power analysis should be conducted." Maintain confidentiality. The manuscript you are reviewing is not your information to share.

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