Preprint Peer Review Enhances Undergraduate Biology Students' Disciplinary Literacy and Sense of Belonging in STEM

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Abstract

Education about scientific publishing and manuscript peer review is not universally provided in undergraduate science courses. Since peer review is integral to the scientific process and central to the identity of a scientist, we envision a paradigm shift where teaching peer review becomes integral to undergraduate science education.

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    Setting (and teaching) the right example at the right time: peer review classes at undergraduate level lead to increased scientific literacy and a heightened sense of belonging to the biological community.