Opening Up: How Do I Conduct Peer Review With Open Science in Mind?

In this post, we will discuss the role of peer review in an open science era and how reviewers can actively contribute to the open science agenda. With this entry of “Opening Up,” we’ll highlight some interesting data regarding the peer review process, call attention to suggestions from leaders in the open science movement for improving peer review, and point out resources that you can utilize to become a stronger peer reviewer. We’ve also gathered and consolidated some recommendations and tools that have emerged since the open science movement took off. Hopefully, when you have finished reading this entry, you will have some new ideas to take with you as you review more scholarly work.