CIE Review Report

The review report is the end product of an independent peer review organized by the CIE. While there are different formats that review reports can follow, based on the subject that the independent peer review considered, topics that were emphasized, and other factors, the CIE does suggest that most reports adhere to a standard format. Once the report is completed, the CIE Steering Committee and Coordination Team review and comment on the report, ensuring that the report is scientifically accurate, editorially sound, and well organized; emphasis is placed on whether the report is completely independent and represents a nonconsensus opinion, and that the report meets all the tasks required of the independent review. Generally, review reports must include the following:

1. The report should be prefaced with an executive summary of findings and/or recommendations.
2. The main body of the report should consist of a background, description of review activities, summary of findings, conclusions/recommendations, and references.
3. The report should also include as separate appendices the bibliography of all materials provided and a copy of the statement of work.

Examples of past CIE review reports, which can be accessed via the following links, illustrate the general format utilized in completing such reports. Based on the terms of reference for each review, reports may vary accordingly. 

• Alaska Fishery Science Center Alaska rockfish review (2006)
• CIE review of “The State of Deep Coral Communities of the United States” (2007)
• Stock Assessment Review Committee (SARC) 47 (2008)