Volunteer: Become a Peer Reviewer for ASNT Visual Testing (VT) HandbooksThe ASNT Publications Department is seeking volunteer subject matter experts to assist the ASNT Handbook staff editor and methods committees in the peer review of content for an upcoming VT Handbook. ASNT membership, committee involvement, or ASNT certification, while encouraged, is not required to participate in the peer review process. Expectations for Peer Reviewers As a peer reviewer, you would use your expertise to: Help the Handbook Technical Editor assess the overall quality and completeness of a submissionReview text and figures for accuracyReview scientific and technical explanations to ensure that they are instructive, clear, and technically accurateReview equations to ensure that accurate mathematics and consistent symbols are usedReview references to published works to ensure that they are reasonably complete, and indebtedness is acknowledged appropriatelyReview text to ensure that it is free from commercial biasIn addition All Handbook peer reviews are blind reviews—respect the confidentially of the peer review process.Peer reviewers should focus on content not grammar, punctuation, syntax, spelling, etc..Match your experience to the subject matter.Meet your peer review deadlines.Earning Certification Points Becoming a peer reviewer is an excellent way to contribute to the NDT profession while at the same time earning points toward the renewal of your ASNT certification. Current ACCP Level II, ACCP Professional Level III, and ASNT NDT Level III certification holders can earn recertification credits for their publications activities as listed below. Participants are responsible for documenting their activity. Author or revise one full Study Guide, Q&A Book, PTP book, etc. 3 points Full publication review as assigned by Publications Department 3 points Partial publication review as assigned by Publications Department 1 point Program: ASNT Publications The ASNT Publications Department is seeking volunteer subject matter experts to assist the ASNT Handbook staff editor and methods committees in the peer review of content for an upcoming VT Handbook. ASNT membership, committee involvement, or ASNT certification, while encouraged, is not required to participate in the peer review process. Expectations for Peer Reviewers As a peer reviewer, you would use your expertise to: Help the Handbook Technical Editor assess the overall quality and completeness of a submissionReview text and figures for accuracyReview scientific and technical explanations to ensure that they are instructive, clear, and technically accurateReview equations to ensure that accurate mathematics and consistent symbols are usedReview references to published works to ensure that they are reasonably complete, and indebtedness is acknowledged appropriatelyReview text to ensure that it is free from commercial biasIn addition All Handbook peer reviews are blind reviews—respect the confidentially of the peer review process.Peer reviewers should focus on content not grammar, punctuation, syntax, spelling, etc..Match your experience to the subject matter.Meet your peer review deadlines.Earning Certification Points Becoming a peer reviewer is an excellent way to contribute to the NDT profession while at the same time earning points toward the renewal of your ASNT certification. Current ACCP Level II, ACCP Professional Level III, and ASNT NDT Level III certification holders can earn recertification credits for their publications activities as listed below. Participants are responsible for documenting their activity. Author or revise one full Study Guide, Q&A Book, PTP book, etc. 3 points Full publication review as assigned by Publications Department 3 points Partial publication review as assigned by Publications Department 1 point Program: ASNT Publications Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Become a Contributor to ASNT NDT Visual Testing (VT) HandbooksThe ASNT Publications Department is seeking volunteer subject matter experts to assist the ASNT Handbook staff editor and Technical Editor in updating past content and creating new content for the upcoming ASNT NDT Visual Testing Handbook. ASNT membership, committee involvement, or ASNT certification, while encouraged, is not required to participate in the contribution process. Expectations for Handbook Contributors As a contributor, you would use your expertise to: Provide or update one or more chapters or chapter parts based on the method committee’s approved outlineReview related text by other authors and recommend revisions for the manuscriptEnsure technical accuracy of the manuscriptProvide text that is free from plagiarism and copyright infringementProvide text that it is free from commercial biasUse references and acknowledgements properly to give credit to the work of othersProvide high-resolution color images where necessary to enhance textReview submitted manuscript at least twice before publicationEarning Certification Points Becoming a peer reviewer is an excellent way to contribute to the NDT profession while at the same time earning points toward the renewal of your ASNT certification. Current ACCP Level II, ACCP Professional Level III, and ASNT NDT Level III certification holders can earn recertification credits for their publications activities as listed below. Participants are responsible for documenting their activity. Author or revise one full Study Guide, Q&A Book, PTP book, etc. 3 points Full publication review as assigned by Publications Department 3 points Partial publication review as assigned by Publications Department 1 point Program: ASNT Publications The ASNT Publications Department is seeking volunteer subject matter experts to assist the ASNT Handbook staff editor and Technical Editor in updating past content and creating new content for the upcoming ASNT NDT Visual Testing Handbook. ASNT membership, committee involvement, or ASNT certification, while encouraged, is not required to participate in the contribution process. Expectations for Handbook Contributors As a contributor, you would use your expertise to: Provide or update one or more chapters or chapter parts based on the method committee’s approved outlineReview related text by other authors and recommend revisions for the manuscriptEnsure technical accuracy of the manuscriptProvide text that is free from plagiarism and copyright infringementProvide text that it is free from commercial biasUse references and acknowledgements properly to give credit to the work of othersProvide high-resolution color images where necessary to enhance textReview submitted manuscript at least twice before publicationEarning Certification Points Becoming a peer reviewer is an excellent way to contribute to the NDT profession while at the same time earning points toward the renewal of your ASNT certification. Current ACCP Level II, ACCP Professional Level III, and ASNT NDT Level III certification holders can earn recertification credits for their publications activities as listed below. Participants are responsible for documenting their activity. Author or revise one full Study Guide, Q&A Book, PTP book, etc. 3 points Full publication review as assigned by Publications Department 3 points Partial publication review as assigned by Publications Department 1 point Program: ASNT Publications Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Allow Groups: No |