What gets peer reviewed?

Peer review is required for any educational material that is

This include publications, curriculum kits, videos, and CD-DVDs.

Peer-reviewed materials should

be directed at the needs of ANR clientele
relate research-based information to practical techniques or concepts
be written for a lay and/or professional user audience
contain the author’s original expression of the information
contain sufficient content to convey extension-related information, techniques or concepts
be available and useful to clientele over a period of time
be intended for statewide or national use, although some regional materials may be acceptable.

Not appropriate as ANR-numbered publications

conference proceedings
textbooks intended primarily for academic audiences
primary reports of research results
one-time or limited-use materials such as newsletters, meeting handouts, short course materials, and public relations materials
stand-alone cost studies
information for single-county or local use.