NYS TESOL Journal Reviewer Form- "Brief Reports" (10/2

VOLUME 10, ISSUE 2, GENERAL ISSUE

NYS TESOL Journal Reviewer Form

"Brief Reports"

Brief reports (3,000-4,500 words, inclusive of references, tables, and figures): These articles are briefer and less formal than feature articles. Based on current or emergent trends in the field of TESOL, brief reports include (a) pilot studies, (b) research in progress, or (c) policy briefs. All submissions are blind peer reviewed.

Write a manuscript code here with the number you were assigned (e.g, BR1)*

Write the volume and issue that you are reviewing. The issue for this form is Volume 10 Issue 2.*

Title of Paper:

Reviewer name

First NameLast Name

Reviewer email

Date Requested:

MonthDayYear

Date Submitted

For questions A-F, please adjust the slide to a score from 1-6 (1 = low and 6 = high)

G. The language is proficient and follows standard use of English in all aspects.

YesNo

Score Justification (please provide a couple of sentences justifying your score. Be as specific as possible). For scores below 4, i.e., 3-1 scores, more detailed/specific justification is required.

H. Recommendation: Select one of the following

Accept as isAccept with minor revisions (really minor issues, easily addressed)Accept with moderate revisions (a number of issues, but can be addressed relatively easily)Request major revisions (this is not accepted until the revisions are reviewed)Nominate for 'mentoring' submission (NYSTJ mentors one article per year/or per issue; such submissions need considerable or major work and may take two volume issues to bring to publication; but topic very interesting, or study truly unique and worthy of mentoring)Reject

Rate priority for publishing this article

	1	2	3	4	5	6

1 is Low, 6 is High

Narrative Feedback to the Author (This part goes to the author so please be as constructive as possible). Provide detailed comments describing the strengths and weaknesses of the manuscript, including the paper’s substance and methodology, length, clarity, interpretation, and style. Where improvements can be made, please try to include suggestions, including page number, that will be helpful to both the editor and author. While there is no official minimum-maximum word count, we encourage you to provide feedback from 500-1,000 words, if possible).

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