As evidence of my research competence, I have refereed many papers for very good refereed journals. I feel that it is about time to reap the rewards of my labour in terms of the publication equivalent.What is a suitable formula for converting the number of reports written to journal publication equivalent?
How many referee reports are equivalent to a journal publication?
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Good refereeing earns you a reputation as a smart and reliable guy among editors, and since everybody talks with everybody, that reputation filters through the entire community. Good referees are also chosen for editorial boards, which does show up on your CV. In terms of career success, refereeing is not a substitute for publishing, but it is a complement.
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Sure, just add the papers you refereed to your publication list on your CV, adding your own name as a coauthor.I have now written at least 25 referee reports for good journals. Surely, these reports must be worth something. Can I claim 1 or 2 journal publication equivalence on my CV?
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Write an autobiography book:
"I am the anonymous referee"I have now written at least 25 referee reports for good journals. Surely, these reports must be worth something. Can I claim 1 or 2 journal publication equivalence on my CV?
Sure, just add the papers you refereed to your publication list on your CV, adding your own name as a coauthor. -
The answer of course is zero. However, refereeing is part of being a professional economist, and something that can aide in reputation, publication, etc. If you want to be an editor someday, or even on an editorial board of a journal, this is something you better do .... and better do well.