Reviewers
If you're a reviewer or considering becoming one, you may be unsure about when it’s appropriate to flag a paper for further ethics review. You might also be interested in learning how to assess papers for ethical concerns more effectively.
This tutorial will guide you in using the author-provided Responsible Research Checklist as a starting point for your ethical assessment. You’ll also have the opportunity to test and deepen your understanding of research ethics through case studies and simulated reviewing exercises.
1. Understand the Importance of Ethics Reviewing¶
Ethics reviewing is a vital contribution to the long-term integrity and health of the NLP community. Despite growing demand, the field currently faces a shortage of qualified reviewers who can evaluate ethical concerns effectively.
By engaging with our resources and exercises, you’ll be better equipped to take on this role — and help make ethical reviewing more scalable, consistent, and impactful across conferences.
Relevant Resources:
- Self-Guided Exercises: Practice reviewing ethically complex papers to build confidence and skill.
- Reviewer Recruitment Info: Learn how to join the pool of qualified ethics reviewers and contribute to shaping responsible research practices.
2. Learn How to Conduct Ethical Reviews¶
If you're a reviewer — or considering becoming one — you may be unsure when it's appropriate to flag a paper for further ethics review. You might also be looking to strengthen your ability to assess papers for ethical concerns.
This self-guided tutorial introduces the author-provided Responsible Research Checklist as a practical starting point for ethical assessment. You’ll have the chance to deepen your understanding of research ethics through interactive case studies and simulated review scenarios.
Relevant Resources: