How to be an editor or peer reviewer for Nupedia

If you are looking for instructions on how to be a lead reviewer for an article, please see our instructions for lead reviewers.

We wish to extend a cordial invitation to scholars, experts, and scientists of all sorts to join us.  Your role in this endeavor would be, essentially, peer review; you'd be the backbone of a rigorous review process.

Editors

IV.B. EDITORS.

See also what the policy guidelines have to say about editorial functions and the policy guidelines generally.

Editors are in charge of particular subject matters, such as philosophy, music, and chemistry.  They enjoy considerable autonomy on issues of content.  Editors assign topics to writers and formulate any necessary policy and direction with respect to their own categories, though they are expected to follow and enforce general Nupedia policy guidelines.  Also, the editor's approval is required for any article to be accepted as part of the encyclopedia.  We wish editors to be true experts in their fields and (with few exceptions) possess Ph.D.'s.  The responsibilities involved can be discharged without imposing a serious burden on the editor's valuable spare time.

We wish to encourage all accomplished scholars to consider heading up a category that addresses his or her interests.  You can apply very easily online, where you can even upload a CV for viewing by the editor-in-chief or another relevant editor.  For more information or general inquiries, please write the editor-in-chief, Larry Sanger, at lsanger@nupedia.com.  To apply, we require a CV or resume, as well some means of establishing bona fides (a web page will probably suffice).  And please do not hesitate to write any of our present editors for advice.

Like work done building open source software projects and dmoz.org, these are volunteer positions, but, we think, both rewarding and interesting.  Nupedia's editorial structure is such that your participation will be a solid addition to your credentials.

Peer reviewers

See also what the policy guidelines have to say about open review and the policy guidelines generally..

Peer reviewers for particular subject areas are responsible for public discussion of how to improve articles that have been submitted and also of article approval.  Unlike other, rank-and-file Nupedia members, peer reviewers can vote to accept or reject an article.  They can also be called upon to be the lead reviewer for a new article.  This involves doing an initial, blind review/editing of the article before it is posted for open, public review.  Peer reviewers should be true experts in their fields; the vast majority have Ph.D.'s or are a few months from getting their Ph.D.'s, or have equivalent publishing, teaching, and/or professional experience.  All responsibilities are to be executed at the reviewer's discretion.  One can participate as much or as little as one wishes (of course, the more the better).

We wish to encourage all accomplished scholars to join us peer reviewers in their areas of competence.  You can apply very easily online, where you can even upload a CV for viewing by the the relevant subject editor (or by the editor-in-chief, if your area still lacks an editor).  For more information or general inquiries, please write the relevant subject editor or the editor-in-chief, Larry Sanger, at lsanger@nupedia.com.  To apply, we require a CV or resume, as well some means of establishing bona fides (a web page will probably suffice).

Like work done building open source software projects and dmoz.org, these are volunteer positions, but, we think, both rewarding and interesting.  Nupedia's editorial structure is such that your participation will be a solid addition to your credentials.

Like work done building open source software projects and dmoz.org, these are volunteer positions, but, we think, both rewarding and interesting.  Nupedia's editorial structure is such that your participation will be a solid addition to your credentials--to say nothing of the gift of free knowledge you are giving to the entire world.