CITI Training – Peer Review RCR-Basic Answers

Below are the possible questions and answers for the CITI Training – Peer Review (RCR-Basic).

Question: Which of the following is the most appropriate step to take if authors believe that their manuscript was reviewed unfairly?

Answer: The author can contact the editor with their concerns.

Question: Which of the following is true regarding the traditional peer review process?

Answer: Under single-blind review, the identity of the author is revealed to the reviewer.

Question: Reviewers have a responsibility to promote ethical peer review by…

Answer: Preserving the confidentiality of the submission.

Question: Which of the following statements most accurately describes the review process for grant proposals?

Answer: Funding agencies usually have committees, often with external reviewers, that assess the quality of the proposal.

Question: Which of the following statements is true regarding the responsibilities of reviewers?

Answers: Reviewers should identify the positive and negative aspects of a manuscript, and indicate where improvements are needed.