Document Feedback - Review and Comment
Step 1 of 4: Comment on Document
How to make a comment?
1. Use this to open a comment box for your chosen Section, Part, Heading or clause.
2. Type your feedback into the comments box and then click "save comment" button located in the lower-right of the comment box.
3. Do not open more than one comment box at the same time.
4. When you have finished making comments proceed to the next stage by clicking on the "Continue to Step 2" button at the very bottom of this page.
Important Information
During the comment process you are connected to a database. Like internet banking, the session that connects you to the database may time-out due to inactivity. If you do not have JavaScript running you will recieve a message to advise you of the length of time before the time-out. If you have JavaScript enabled, the time-out is lengthy and should not cause difficulty, however you should note the following tips to avoid losing your comments or corrupting your entries:
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DO NOT jump between web pages/applications while logging comments.
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DO NOT log comments for more than one document at a time. Complete and submit all comments for one document before commenting on another.
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DO NOT leave your submission half way through. If you need to take a break, submit your current set of comments. The system will email you a copy of your comments so you can identify where you were up to and add to them later.
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DO NOT exit from the interface until you have completed all three stages of the submission process.
(1) This Procedure is effective from 22 October 2020. (2) This Procedure outlines the responsibilities of researchers undertaking peer review activities as outlined in the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research, 2018 (the Code), and the supporting NHMRC Peer Review Guide. (3) This Procedure applies to all researchers of Deakin. Undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students are excluded from the scope of this Procedure. (4) This Procedure is pursuant to the Research Conduct Policy. (5) Peer review is an expression of academic freedom in which scholars publish and comment on areas of scholarship where they possess demonstrable expertise, in accordance with the Code for Upholding Freedom of Speech and Academic Freedom. (6) Peer review covers a range of activities associated with the scrutiny of research or research outputs, including but not limited to assessment or review of: (7) Researchers are encouraged to participate in, and support, the peer review process as an important part of their academic and scientific endeavour at the Institution. (8) Researchers should engage in relevant training about peer review processes provided by the Faculties/Institutes, and seek out other relevant training opportunities when they perceive a knowledge gap. (9) Researchers have a responsibility to assist research trainees under their supervision, including Early Career Researchers and HDR students, to develop the skills necessary for conducting peer review responsibly. (10) When conducting peer review, researchers must: (11) Researchers whose work is undergoing peer review must not seek to influence the process or outcomes. (12) Allegations of breaches of this Procedure will be managed in accordance with the Research Integrity Breaches Procedure. (13) For the purpose of this Procedure:Research Peer Review procedure
Section 1 - Preamble
Section 2 - Purpose
Section 3 - Scope
Section 4 - Policy
Section 5 - Procedure
Responsibilities of Researchers
Breaches of the Researcher Peer Review Procedure
Section 6 - Definitions