Reviewing manuscripts is an integral part of the publication process. Unfortunately, few scholars receive training in this skill. This article provides an overview of what it takes to conduct a quality review of a manuscript submission for a practitioner journal. The editors describe the manuscript types published by Beyond Behavior and a four-step approach for conducting a quality review that is informed by a review of literature and the editors’ professional experience.
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