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.
Why Ethics Reviewing Matters¶
Ethics reviewing is one of the most important contributions we, as a community, can make to ensure the long-term integrity and health of our field. However, there is currently a significant shortage of qualified reviewers to meet the demand.
By engaging in these self-guided exercises, we hope you will consider joining the pool of qualified ethics reviewers and help move us toward a more scalable, sustainable reviewing process.