The Discourse of Peer Review

Focusing on the intricacies of peer review reports, this book delves into their context, content, and genre, while also addressing pragmatics and politeness. It analyzes evaluative language and the roles reviewers adopt in their assessments. Additionally, the author investigates how reviewers develop their writing skills and offers insights for enhancing reviewer training. Aimed at doctoral students and early career academics, it serves as a valuable resource for understanding the peer review process and contributes to fields like discourse analysis and academic writing.