Focus on Peer Review
Created | Updated Apr 28, 2005
The new film version of 'The Hitchhiker's Guide' is bound to bring new
people to h2g2, and that's definitely always a good thing. This will also
mean that there will be more entries in Peer
Review, which is another good thing. However some of these will be
one-shot wonders so make sure you're patient and don't accidently skim
over the gems. Point authors with unsuitable entries to the Writing Guidelines and carry on enjoying
Peer Review.
Your Peer Review Needs You!
Peer Review always needs new reviewers. It's not hard, you don't have to
be hot on spelling and grammar, or know quantum physics. If you think that
Peer Review is only for scouts and professionals, or you've recently
joined us, then take a look at Reviewer
Stage-Fright
The following list will hopefully get you started looking at entries in
Peer Review. If you're an author and your
entry isn't in this list then don't despair, you are very welcome to
advertise it at the bottom of this page, or reviewers can always find it
on the main Peer Review page.
This week is particularly special because it features a lot of first
entries for people who are completely new to H2G2. Well done to them on
contributing to their site! And everyone else who is helping them!
A3946485 - This historic piece is only the author's
second entry to Peer Review, and is very good indeed. Anyone with any
historic knowledge would be very welcome, as is everyone else of course!
Peer Review
ThreadA3943749 - The humble outhouse hasn't received as
much publicity as it should have in our opinion. A strange subject
admittedly and something to add to your random knowledge of the world. In
fact, even if we say so ourselves...this entry was bizarrely gripping!
Peer Review
ThreadA3942092 - A first-time entry to Peer Review for this
author. A comprehensive run-down of the university and area is brought to
your screen. If you think you might even venture near the place, let alone
go to the university to study, this is definitely the entry for you. Peer Review ThreadA3923372 - This entry about a little-known village in
Ghana brings with it the sun and beauty of Africa. Currently very short it
needs you to ask the right questions to make it a wonderful addition to
the Edited Guide. Peer Review
Thread.
A3933650 - We here are not the athletic, well
coordinated types. But we know that some of you out there ARE! If you too
can get a skateboard to olly1
then check this out and see if you can add to it to help us poor people
who can't. If you can't make a skateboard jump but would like to try then
get along here and share your experience. Peer Review ThreadA3947196 - Still available in many newsagents', the
pick-n-mix section will always bring back memories for many people. Share
your memories here, or if you still buy pick-n-mix then share your
present! New to H2G2 the author has definitely rolled out a topic that
appeals to the masses. Peer Review
ThreadA3876050 - Having recently auditioned and been
accepted for a part in a musical this seemed like the perfect topic for
the author. Covering everything you might want to know, this entry takes
you down the historic road of music theatre cast recording, from
Oklahoma to Mary Poppins. Peer Review Thread
Not sure what to say in Peer Review after you’ve read an entry? Here
are some ideas:
What do you like best about the entry? It’s great for authors to get to
hear what really works, not just where the problems are!
Are there pieces of the entry that you don’t understand? Let the author
know!
Can you think of additional pieces of information that would help make the
entry more complete? Share your knowledge!
Do you see any errors in the entry? Help make the entry as polished as
possible before it hits the Front Page!
If you’re still stuck for ideas, try taking a look at what other
researchers have said in the thread.
Remember that reviewing isn't just for scouts. Everyone can do it and new
reviewers are very welcome. Don't be afraid to point things out just
because you are new to reviewing, it's all important.
Hopefully this has given you a bit of a jump start, so get down to
Peer Review today and help build our Edited
Guide
