Peer-Review Process

Manuscripts go through a double-blind peer-review process that allows for multiple perspectives and opportunities for internships. To accomplish this, reviewers work in teams that includes two master's level students and one doctoral student. The initial review is independent and followed by a collaborative review. Teams then submit a finalized rubric to the Editorial Board, who reviews rubrics and crafts decision letters. Authors will receive one of four responses: 1) accept, (2) accept with minor revisions, (3) major revisions recommended, or (4) reject.

Our mission is to be educators and guide authors through the publication process. Thus, decision letters for major and minor revisions will receive specific recommendations and opportunities for multiple reviews.

"Diagram showing William & Mary Educational Review's collaborative structure with three student levels (Undergraduate, Masters, Doctoral) on the left connected by arrows to their corresponding review roles (Copy Editors, Peer Reviewers, Lead Reviewers) on the right."

"Flowchart showing the William & Mary Educational Review's peer review process in 4 steps: 1) Desk Review (YES/NO decision), 2) Independent Review by Lead Reviewer and two Reviewers, 3) Collaborative Review meeting, and 4) Decision/Revision Letter with outcomes of Accepted, Accepted with Minor/Major Revisions, or Reject."