Publishing Panel: Peer Review and You, October 17 @ 4pm

Are you an author thinking about publishing a book with a university press? Are you a subject-matter expert who has been asked to provide a peer review for a scholarly book publisher? We invite you to join us for a panel focusing on peer review to learn more about this important process and what to expect as you participate in it.

In this virtual event, acquisitions editors at the University Press of Florida and UF Press will discuss the peer review process for both general interest and scholarly books from the perspective of the author and the peer reviewer. Looking at the questions that are typically asked during peer review, the editors describe the type of feedback they hope to receive from reviewers. Prospective authors will learn what the peer review process looks like, including how editors select peer reviewers, the timeline for peer review, and what they can expect from the reviews. Acquiring editors will explain how they approach these peer reviews and use them to offer guidance to authors in developing their manuscripts. Emphasizing the critical role of peer review in scholarly publishing, the editors will discuss the ethics and best practices of peer review as well as current challenges.

About the Press

The University Press of Florida and UF Press produce exceptional books and journals for students, scholars, and general readers, fostering discussions about research and ideas that matter in Florida and beyond. Beginning with the founding of the University Press of Florida in 1945, the Press has published over 3,000 books to date and currently releases approximately 70 new titles each year. From transformative scholarship to engaging, authoritative information on local history and culture, the Press brings works of global significance, regional importance, and lasting value to readers everywhere.