We welcome new members of our editorial team. To become a reviewer, please review the following material and then complete the application form linked to at the bottom of this page.
Expectations of a WAC Repository Reviewer
- Review one-to-three submissions per year.
- Return reviews in about four weeks.
- Work with the editors to submit the review paperwork as needed.
- Offer constructive comments and make recommendations for publication.
Reviewer Responsibilities to Submitters
- Provide constructive feedback in a timely manner on the merits and value of the work.
- Indicate the strengths and weaknesses (avoid personal criticism) of the submissions taking into consideration the WAC Repository’s readership.
- Maintain the confidentiality of the review process.
Reviewer Responsibilities to Editors
- Respond to the editors’ reviewing request in a timely manner.
- Comply with the review instructions regarding the scope, content, strategies and quality of review.
- Provide thoughtful, fair, and specific feedback on submissions.
- Recommend acceptance, accept with minor revisions, revision and resubmission, or rejection with appropriate rationale.
Qualifications
- Some experience in editing/reviewing work.
- Excellent writing and communication skills.
- Knowledge and experience with WAC work or WAC scholarship.
- Professionalism to meet review deadlines and perform ethically during the review process.
- Successful publications in WAC are a plus.
Application