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Responding to Peer Reviewer Comments

A response to reviewers (or 'revision letter') is a formal document that authors submit alongside a revised manuscript, addressing each reviewer comment point-by-point. The response letter shows the editor and reviewers that you have carefully considered their feedback, explained changes made in light of their suggestions, and justified any points of disagreement. A thoughtful, respectful response to reviewers significantly increases the likelihood of acceptance; a dismissive or defensive response can lead to rejection despite good science. The response letter is not an argument but a demonstration of engagement, transparency, and scientific integrity.

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Guidelines for Addressing Peer Review Feedback and Preparing Revision Letters
Taxonomic method record · process-pipeline / academic-writing
  • Clydesdale, G. J., Seymour, K. J., & Toy, M. S. (2013). How to write a response to reviewers. British Journal of Ophthalmology, 97(1), 1–2. · URL
  • Wager, E., & Wieland, B. (2011). Responsibilities of journal editors. Lancet, 337(9834), 1807–1809. · URL
  • International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (2023). Recommendations for the Conduct, Reporting, Editing, and Publication of Scholarly Work in Medical Journals. · URL
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