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PanSIG Journal Review Forms

Please use the PanSIG Journal Review Forms (Word files, click to download) when reviewing articles.

PanSIG Conference Review Points

Please keep the following points in mind when reviewing the paper, and write constructive opinions based on the following:

  1. Significance of the topic/problem/practice and potential interest to SIG readers
  2. Description of the topic/problem/practice within a theoretical/conceptual framework
  3. Use of literature to support the above framework/engage with others in the field
  4. For research-oriented articles
    • Appropriateness of research design and method
    • Accurate/clear description of research findings
    • Sound argument and interpretation of findings
  5. For teaching practice-oriented articles
    • Appropriateness of the practice and sound rationale
    • Clear description of the innovation/practice itself, its implementation and any outcomes
    • Clear and sound statement of implications of the innovation/practice
  6. Logical conclusion
  7. Complete, clear, and well-organized presentation of paper
  8. Any other issues

Please refer to the following template closely: 
PanSIG Journal Review Forms (Word files, click to download).
- Practice-based Article
- Research-based Article

You can also give a look to some review samples to get an idea of what is expected in a review.
- Practice-based Article Sample
- Research-based Article Sample

Finally, we commend reviewers to align their feedback within the standards expected from the editorial team. Please check the feedback rubric which illustrates the type of comments that are acceptable or preferred by our journal.
- Rubric for evaluating reviews' feedback