Passing the Red Pen: EvoS Journal Offers an Early Education in Peer Review |
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Authors: | Rosemarie Sokol Chang |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Psychology, State University of New York at New Paltz, New Paltz, NY 12561, USA |
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Abstract: | EvoS Journal: The Journal of the Evolutionary Studies Consortium is the open-access, peer-reviewed journal borne of the EvoS (Evolutionary Studies) Consortium movement. The journal has two
separate, yet related goals: to publish scholarly articles regarding the intersection of higher education and evolutionary
theory, and to publish articles written and reviewed by undergraduates that incorporate an evolutionary perspective. Undergraduates
who publish and review for EvoS Journal get the chance to see their work published alongside that of experts within the field of evolutionary studies, and to see
the interdisciplinary and widespread applications of evolutionary theory to human life and beyond. The current study examines
whether the interdisciplinary nature of EvoS Journal and its initiation of students into the peer-review process set EvoS Journal apart from more traditional undergraduate journals. EvoS Journal was compared to other journals listed by the Council for Undergraduate Research. While EvoS Journal mirrors many traditional undergraduate journals in their employment of student reviewers and publishing work originating
from any U.S. institution, it differs by both its interdisciplinary focus and by serving as an outlet for both student and
professional publications. The implications are discussed in terms of the benefits of interdisciplinary and peer-review training
to students in the classroom, including improvements in writing, interpersonal relations, and real-world skills. |
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