Analytical Review Service

When is it useful to order an Analytical Review of your paper?

A common complaint of authors is that they have worked so long on their manuscript that they lose their overall perspective on it. They wonder, is the message of my paper coming across consistently, accurately, and clearly? Have I structured my paper properly? Have I included all the relevant details? Or have I included too much detail? Will the reviewers understand immediately how my study contributes significantly to the field? Have I made any glaring mistakes that will cause the journal editors and peer reviewers to view my manuscript unfavorably?

In such cases, it can be helpful to ask me to write an Analytical Review of your paper. This involves me first comprehensively editing your paper and then critically analyzing it according to a detailed list of criteria to identify areas that require improvement during revision, including:

• is the key message clearly and consistently transmitted throughout the paper?
• how valid and original is the scientific question that is being asked?
• are the study design and methodology appropriate for the study question?
• are the data convincing?
• are the conclusions warranted?
• do the concepts in the study report flow naturally and logically?
• does the study report contain all the elements recommended by the relevant study guideline (e.g. CONSORT, STROBE, ARRIVE etc.)
• are the data descriptions consistent and coherent?
• are there any other major or minor issues that might cause a journal editor or peer reviewer to view your paper unfavorably?
• Is the selected journal appropriate for your paper?

The outcome of an Analytical Review is a report that starts with a summary of the study objective, design, key findings, and main conclusions. The report then notes all of the weaknesses and inconsistencies in the manuscript and provides recommendations on how to improve it. The report is sent to you along with the edited documents. 

Price of an Analytical Review:

US$220

Are you interested in an Analytical Review of your paper after it is edited? If so, please go to the Order Form and tick the "Yes" box at the question "Would you like to order an Analytical Review?"