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Tutorial Review


Chemical Society Reviews
Editorial Office, Cambridge, UK

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Tutorial Reviews should be of relevance both to the general research chemist who is new to the field, as well as the expert, and must be accessible to advanced undergraduates and beyond. They should provide an essential introduction to the field, serving as a springboard to further reading, and have particular appeal to younger researchers seeking new fields to explore. Authors are required to write succinctly and select references carefully in order to give an enticing flavour of the topic rather than a comprehensive treatise. The implications of recent developments for the wider scientific community should be emphasised.



  1. How would you rate this paper? *

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  2. Is the article authoritative and sufficiently critical? *

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  3. Does the article draw out the implications of the described work for the wider scientific community? *

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  4. Does the article provide explanation and introduction at a level intelligible to the non-specialist? *

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  5. Is the article a well-balanced consideration of the subject? *

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    Please indicate in your comments any significant omissions or unnecessary inclusions.


  6. What is your recommendation? *

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    Accept - with minor revisions
    Reconsider - after major revisions
    Reject

    Your recommendation cannot be used unless justification is provided. Please support your recommendation in your comments.



If you recommend acceptance you must provide details to support this decision and you should outline any revisions (which should be achievable within 10 days) required.

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