Tuesday, 6 December 2016

errors erratum - Should you correct grammar mistakes during peer review?



In almost any paper there is an abundance of classical errors, such as omitting the "s" at the end of a third person singular verb. I am growing tired of painstakingly listing the page and line for each error. Is it acceptable to just write: "Please, have a native speaker fix your grammar?"


Usually the reviewer guidelines ignore the subject of grammar.



Answer



I usually list a few examples and suggest editing by a native speaker/writer. If it's really bad, I will do so as a request for major revision. I've never had an editor complain about my doing it that way.


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