Improving Peer Review: A Must-See Tutorial
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Peer review is at the heart of computer science research, particularly within rapidly evolving fields like Computer Vision. Yet, as submission volumes soar, the quality and consistency of reviews have struggled to keep pace, leaving many researchers frustrated by unclear or inconsistent feedback.
What makes a great review? How can we, as researchers and reviewers, provide clearer, more useful feedback to our peers?
A fantastic tutorial from CVPR 2020, titled "How to Write a Good Review," tackles exactly these questions. Featuring insights from acclaimed reviewers, senior researchers, and experienced conference chairs, including Vittorio Ferrari (Google), Andrew Fitzgibbon (Microsoft), Bill Freeman (MIT), and Rick Szeliski (Facebook). This tutorial offers multiple valuable perspectives on writing impactful reviews.
Whether you're a seasoned reviewer or preparing your first peer review, this tutorial offers practical insights that can significantly enhance your review quality. As a bonus, better understanding of the reviewing process can directly improve your own paper-writing skills!
Here are some key highlights:
- Tips from Outstanding Reviewer awardees on effective, concise communication.
- Perspectives from former Area and Program Chairs on what makes reviews truly helpful.
- Senior researcher strategies for impactful paper writing.
Tutorial Slides & Additional ResourcesHappy review and rebuttal!
