Reviewer Evaluation Form

Each manuscript is reviewed and evaluated using the following form. The first section of the form asks the reviewer to provide their evaluation of specific aspects of the manuscript and asks then to provide their publication recommendation. The second part of the form asks the reviewer to provide their written comments to be directed to the author(s) and to the editors.

This form is available as both an MS Word form and an Adobe PDF format, with appropriate links at the bottom of the page.


REVIEWER EVALUATION FORM


Editor-in-chief - Dr. Janet Richards

Co-Editor - Dr. Kathryn Laframboise


Manuscript Number ______ Reviewer__________________ Return By__________

This form may be returned electronically* to subeditor@coedu.usf.edu or by surface mail to: Reviewer Coordinator, Journal of Reading Education, The University of South Florida, 4202 E. Fowler Ave., EDU 162, Tampa, FL 33620.

Criteria for review and evaluation** High   Low
Appropriateness to the Journal 5 4 3 2 1
Significance of Topic 5 4 3 2 1
Conceptually/Theoretically Grounded 5 4 3 2 1
Appropriate Research Design/Methodology 5 4 3 2 1
Coherent Discussion 5 4 3 2 1
Valid Conclusions 5 4 3 2 1
Advancement of Knowledge 5 4 3 2 1
Clear, Coherent and Well-Written Manuscript 5 4 3 2 1

*We encourage you to submit your written comments as an electronic file.
** Your comments will be provided to the author(s) anonymously.

Publication Recommendation (check one):


_____Publish as is with high priority.

_____Accept with suggested modification specified in reviewer's comments.

_____Revise and resubmit, with suggested modification specified in reviwer's comments.

_____Reject.

If appropriate for other journals, please list those journals:





The first section of the reviewer comments is to be directed to the author(s) of the article.(Your comments will be provided to the author(s) anonymously)







The second section of the reviewer comments is to be directed to the editors.







Thank you for you thoughtful review of this manuscript.

The Editors


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