Winning Reviews A Guide for Evaluating Scholarly Writing

What is the most undervalued and under-rewarded activity of a scholar's career, yet vital to knowledge creation? Winning Reviews is the first book to provide an in-depth examination of the often misunderstood but important process of reviewing. It offers thought-provoking essays from well-known scholars covering topics such as: the step-by-step basics of crafting a high-quality review; communicating effectively with editors and authors; evaluating different types of scholarly manuscripts; managing ethical dilemmas; avoiding the most common mistakes reviewers and writers make; and how to respond successfully to reviewer comments in order to get one's work published. The book contains insights from a variety of perspectives including journal editors, well-established authors, award-winning reviewers, and even novices who navigated the process to become sought-after reviewers. Written in a lively and engaging style, Winning Reviews is a valuable resource for new and experienced academics alike. Book jacket.

Yehuda Baruch is a Professor of Management at the University of East Anglia, the Editor of Career Development International, and Associate Editor of Journal of Managerial Psychology. Sherry Sullivan is Associate Professor in the College of Business, Bowling Green State. Hazlon Schepmyer has just completed her Ph.D. in Human Resource Management at Madison University.