Should a graduate student accept random offer to be a reviewer for IEEE Transactions paper?
I have been asked by a well-established professor to review a regular paper submitted to IEEE Transactions, however, I am concerned as in the email, he titled me "Dr. Monkia" although I am still being a graduate student. Of course, I am interested in the paper's topic, but I don't consider myself an expert. He asked if I couldn't review, I can ask a qualified colleague to do so, or let him know immediately.
I had been asked many times to review for predatory conferences or journals, of course, I declined. As far as I know, IEEE transactions are reputed, however, this sounds a little bit weird.
The question: as a graduate student should I accept to review or decline in that case (given the fact I know the topic)?
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I have been asked by a well-established professor to review a regular paper submitted to IEEE Transactions, however, I am concerned as in the email, he titled me "Dr. Monkia" although I am still being a graduate student. Of course, I am interested in the paper's topic, but I don't consider myself an expert. He asked if I couldn't review, I can ask a qualified colleague to do so, or let him know immediately.
I had been asked many times to review for predatory conferences or journals, of course, I declined. As far as I know, IEEE transactions are reputed, however, this sounds a little bit weird.
The question: as a graduate student should I accept to review or decline in that case (given the fact I know the topic)?
peer-review review-articles
edited 21 mins ago
Bashful Beluga
1033
asked 18 hours ago
Monika
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I'd reject it just because of my experience with IEEE in the past. But you might be interested in looking at academia.stackexchange.com/q/90986/1622 and academia.stackexchange.com/q/16825/1622
– Joe
14 hours ago
Here's a more sinister view: graduate students tend to be 'easy' reviewers given their inexperienced with the process and area. An editor may intentionally send you the paper so that his/her friend's paper goes through more easily. However, this could backfire because some graduate students think this recognition gives them the power to reject a paper if they find any faults, which could be minor and fixable.
– Prof. Santa Claus
7 hours ago
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I have been asked by a well-established professor to review a regular paper submitted to IEEE Transactions, however, I am concerned as in the email, he titled me "Dr. Monkia" although I am still being a graduate student. Of course, I am interested in the paper's topic, but I don't consider myself an expert. He asked if I couldn't review, I can ask a qualified colleague to do so, or let him know immediately.
I had been asked many times to review for predatory conferences or journals, of course, I declined. As far as I know, IEEE transactions are reputed, however, this sounds a little bit weird.
The question: as a graduate student should I accept to review or decline in that case (given the fact I know the topic)?
peer-review review-articles
edited 21 mins ago
Bashful Beluga
1033
asked 18 hours ago
Monika
432411
I have been asked by a well-established professor to review a regular paper submitted to IEEE Transactions, however, I am concerned as in the email, he titled me "Dr. Monkia" although I am still being a graduate student. Of course, I am interested in the paper's topic, but I don't consider myself an expert. He asked if I couldn't review, I can ask a qualified colleague to do so, or let him know immediately.
I had been asked many times to review for predatory conferences or journals, of course, I declined. As far as I know, IEEE transactions are reputed, however, this sounds a little bit weird.
The question: as a graduate student should I accept to review or decline in that case (given the fact I know the topic)?
peer-review review-articles
peer-review review-articles
edited 21 mins ago
Bashful Beluga
1033
asked 18 hours ago
Monika
432411
edited 21 mins ago
Bashful Beluga
1033
asked 18 hours ago
Monika
432411
edited 21 mins ago
Bashful Beluga
1033
edited 21 mins ago
Bashful Beluga
1033
edited 21 mins ago
Bashful Beluga
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1033
asked 18 hours ago
Monika
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asked 18 hours ago
Monika
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asked 18 hours ago
Monika
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432411
I'd reject it just because of my experience with IEEE in the past. But you might be interested in looking at academia.stackexchange.com/q/90986/1622 and academia.stackexchange.com/q/16825/1622
– Joe
14 hours ago
Here's a more sinister view: graduate students tend to be 'easy' reviewers given their inexperienced with the process and area. An editor may intentionally send you the paper so that his/her friend's paper goes through more easily. However, this could backfire because some graduate students think this recognition gives them the power to reject a paper if they find any faults, which could be minor and fixable.
– Prof. Santa Claus
7 hours ago
add a comment |
I'd reject it just because of my experience with IEEE in the past. But you might be interested in looking at academia.stackexchange.com/q/90986/1622 and academia.stackexchange.com/q/16825/1622
– Joe
14 hours ago
Here's a more sinister view: graduate students tend to be 'easy' reviewers given their inexperienced with the process and area. An editor may intentionally send you the paper so that his/her friend's paper goes through more easily. However, this could backfire because some graduate students think this recognition gives them the power to reject a paper if they find any faults, which could be minor and fixable.
– Prof. Santa Claus
7 hours ago
I'd reject it just because of my experience with IEEE in the past. But you might be interested in looking at academia.stackexchange.com/q/90986/1622 and academia.stackexchange.com/q/16825/1622
– Joe
14 hours ago
I'd reject it just because of my experience with IEEE in the past. But you might be interested in looking at academia.stackexchange.com/q/90986/1622 and academia.stackexchange.com/q/16825/1622
– Joe
14 hours ago
Here's a more sinister view: graduate students tend to be 'easy' reviewers given their inexperienced with the process and area. An editor may intentionally send you the paper so that his/her friend's paper goes through more easily. However, this could backfire because some graduate students think this recognition gives them the power to reject a paper if they find any faults, which could be minor and fixable.
– Prof. Santa Claus
7 hours ago
Here's a more sinister view: graduate students tend to be 'easy' reviewers given their inexperienced with the process and area. An editor may intentionally send you the paper so that his/her friend's paper goes through more easily. However, this could backfire because some graduate students think this recognition gives them the power to reject a paper if they find any faults, which could be minor and fixable.
– Prof. Santa Claus
7 hours ago
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It is probably a good thing to do, just for the experience. It will also get you on the good side of the professor.
However, make sure, in accepting, that the professor and others know that you haven't finished your degree yet. That might cause them to withdraw the invitation, of course, but it should be made clear.
answered 18 hours ago
Buffy
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Of course, I will let him know, however, I don't know how they selected me in that case, is that randomly?
– Monika
18 hours ago
2
Reviewers aren't selected at random. It's possible that you were selected based on some paper you've written or presentation that you have given. One common strategy used by many editors is to ask the authors of papers that are cited in the submitted paper to review it.
– Brian Borchers
13 hours ago
add a comment |
Chances are the editor noticed you authored a paper on a similar topic and is inviting you based on that.
There's no harm doing this. You might feel you're not qualified, but you're being invited, therefore the editor thinks you're qualified. You shouldn't worry about writing a bad review either - full professors can write crappy reviews also, and if you read the paper in detail chances are you're already going to write a better-than-average review! If you're still concerned, you can always talk to your supervisor.
answered 17 hours ago
Allure
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I am highly interested, as this is the first time to receive from IEEE Transaction. Do you think I should inform them that I didn't finish my degree?
– Monika
17 hours ago
4
You can if you want, but there's no need to.
– Allure
17 hours ago
add a comment |
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It is probably a good thing to do, just for the experience. It will also get you on the good side of the professor.
However, make sure, in accepting, that the professor and others know that you haven't finished your degree yet. That might cause them to withdraw the invitation, of course, but it should be made clear.
answered 18 hours ago
Buffy
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Of course, I will let him know, however, I don't know how they selected me in that case, is that randomly?
– Monika
18 hours ago
2
Reviewers aren't selected at random. It's possible that you were selected based on some paper you've written or presentation that you have given. One common strategy used by many editors is to ask the authors of papers that are cited in the submitted paper to review it.
– Brian Borchers
13 hours ago
add a comment |
It is probably a good thing to do, just for the experience. It will also get you on the good side of the professor.
However, make sure, in accepting, that the professor and others know that you haven't finished your degree yet. That might cause them to withdraw the invitation, of course, but it should be made clear.
answered 18 hours ago
Buffy
35.5k7113183
1
Of course, I will let him know, however, I don't know how they selected me in that case, is that randomly?
– Monika
18 hours ago
2
Reviewers aren't selected at random. It's possible that you were selected based on some paper you've written or presentation that you have given. One common strategy used by many editors is to ask the authors of papers that are cited in the submitted paper to review it.
– Brian Borchers
13 hours ago
add a comment |
It is probably a good thing to do, just for the experience. It will also get you on the good side of the professor.
However, make sure, in accepting, that the professor and others know that you haven't finished your degree yet. That might cause them to withdraw the invitation, of course, but it should be made clear.
answered 18 hours ago
Buffy
35.5k7113183
It is probably a good thing to do, just for the experience. It will also get you on the good side of the professor.
However, make sure, in accepting, that the professor and others know that you haven't finished your degree yet. That might cause them to withdraw the invitation, of course, but it should be made clear.
answered 18 hours ago
Buffy
35.5k7113183
answered 18 hours ago
Buffy
35.5k7113183
answered 18 hours ago
Buffy
35.5k7113183
answered 18 hours ago
Buffy
35.5k7113183
35.5k7113183
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Of course, I will let him know, however, I don't know how they selected me in that case, is that randomly?
– Monika
18 hours ago
2
Reviewers aren't selected at random. It's possible that you were selected based on some paper you've written or presentation that you have given. One common strategy used by many editors is to ask the authors of papers that are cited in the submitted paper to review it.
– Brian Borchers
13 hours ago
add a comment |
1
Of course, I will let him know, however, I don't know how they selected me in that case, is that randomly?
– Monika
18 hours ago
2
Reviewers aren't selected at random. It's possible that you were selected based on some paper you've written or presentation that you have given. One common strategy used by many editors is to ask the authors of papers that are cited in the submitted paper to review it.
– Brian Borchers
13 hours ago
1
1
Of course, I will let him know, however, I don't know how they selected me in that case, is that randomly?
– Monika
18 hours ago
Of course, I will let him know, however, I don't know how they selected me in that case, is that randomly?
– Monika
18 hours ago
2
2
Reviewers aren't selected at random. It's possible that you were selected based on some paper you've written or presentation that you have given. One common strategy used by many editors is to ask the authors of papers that are cited in the submitted paper to review it.
– Brian Borchers
13 hours ago
Reviewers aren't selected at random. It's possible that you were selected based on some paper you've written or presentation that you have given. One common strategy used by many editors is to ask the authors of papers that are cited in the submitted paper to review it.
– Brian Borchers
13 hours ago
add a comment |
Chances are the editor noticed you authored a paper on a similar topic and is inviting you based on that.
There's no harm doing this. You might feel you're not qualified, but you're being invited, therefore the editor thinks you're qualified. You shouldn't worry about writing a bad review either - full professors can write crappy reviews also, and if you read the paper in detail chances are you're already going to write a better-than-average review! If you're still concerned, you can always talk to your supervisor.
answered 17 hours ago
Allure
26.1k1479128
1
I am highly interested, as this is the first time to receive from IEEE Transaction. Do you think I should inform them that I didn't finish my degree?
– Monika
17 hours ago
4
You can if you want, but there's no need to.
– Allure
17 hours ago
add a comment |
Chances are the editor noticed you authored a paper on a similar topic and is inviting you based on that.
There's no harm doing this. You might feel you're not qualified, but you're being invited, therefore the editor thinks you're qualified. You shouldn't worry about writing a bad review either - full professors can write crappy reviews also, and if you read the paper in detail chances are you're already going to write a better-than-average review! If you're still concerned, you can always talk to your supervisor.
answered 17 hours ago
Allure
26.1k1479128
1
I am highly interested, as this is the first time to receive from IEEE Transaction. Do you think I should inform them that I didn't finish my degree?
– Monika
17 hours ago
4
You can if you want, but there's no need to.
– Allure
17 hours ago
add a comment |
Chances are the editor noticed you authored a paper on a similar topic and is inviting you based on that.
There's no harm doing this. You might feel you're not qualified, but you're being invited, therefore the editor thinks you're qualified. You shouldn't worry about writing a bad review either - full professors can write crappy reviews also, and if you read the paper in detail chances are you're already going to write a better-than-average review! If you're still concerned, you can always talk to your supervisor.
answered 17 hours ago
Allure
26.1k1479128
Chances are the editor noticed you authored a paper on a similar topic and is inviting you based on that.
There's no harm doing this. You might feel you're not qualified, but you're being invited, therefore the editor thinks you're qualified. You shouldn't worry about writing a bad review either - full professors can write crappy reviews also, and if you read the paper in detail chances are you're already going to write a better-than-average review! If you're still concerned, you can always talk to your supervisor.
answered 17 hours ago
Allure
26.1k1479128
answered 17 hours ago
Allure
26.1k1479128
answered 17 hours ago
Allure
26.1k1479128
answered 17 hours ago
Allure
26.1k1479128
26.1k1479128
1
I am highly interested, as this is the first time to receive from IEEE Transaction. Do you think I should inform them that I didn't finish my degree?
– Monika
17 hours ago
4
You can if you want, but there's no need to.
– Allure
17 hours ago
add a comment |
1
I am highly interested, as this is the first time to receive from IEEE Transaction. Do you think I should inform them that I didn't finish my degree?
– Monika
17 hours ago
4
You can if you want, but there's no need to.
– Allure
17 hours ago
1
1
I am highly interested, as this is the first time to receive from IEEE Transaction. Do you think I should inform them that I didn't finish my degree?
– Monika
17 hours ago
I am highly interested, as this is the first time to receive from IEEE Transaction. Do you think I should inform them that I didn't finish my degree?
– Monika
17 hours ago
4
4
You can if you want, but there's no need to.
– Allure
17 hours ago
You can if you want, but there's no need to.
– Allure
17 hours ago
add a comment |
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I'd reject it just because of my experience with IEEE in the past. But you might be interested in looking at academia.stackexchange.com/q/90986/1622 and academia.stackexchange.com/q/16825/1622
– Joe
14 hours ago
Here's a more sinister view: graduate students tend to be 'easy' reviewers given their inexperienced with the process and area. An editor may intentionally send you the paper so that his/her friend's paper goes through more easily. However, this could backfire because some graduate students think this recognition gives them the power to reject a paper if they find any faults, which could be minor and fixable.
– Prof. Santa Claus
7 hours ago