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	응답 동료 심사 의견: 수정 서신 및 원고 수정	과학적 글쓰기의 명료성: 정확한 학술적 소통을 위한 원칙
분야	학술 글쓰기	학술 글쓰기
계열	Process / pipeline	Process / pipeline
기원 연도	2005	1959
창시자	Journal editors and publishing community; formalized by Clydesdale et al. and ICMJE	Scientific writing tradition; modern frameworks from Greenhalgh (1997), Strunk & White (2000), and writing educators
유형	Guideline	Guideline
원전	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.	Strunk, W., Jr., & White, E. B. (2000). The Elements of Style (4th ed.). New York: Longman. ISBN: 978-0-205-30902-4
별칭	revision letter, response to reviewers, rebuttal letter	clarity in writing, scientific communication, technical writing
관련	4	4
요약	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.	Clear scientific writing enables readers to understand methodology, results, and implications without confusion. Clarity is not ornamental—it is essential to scientific integrity. Unclear writing obscures findings, enables misinterpretation, wastes readers' time, and reduces impact and citations. Scientific clarity requires active voice (when appropriate), conciseness (eliminating redundancy), precise word choice (correct terminology), logical organization, and transparent reasoning. These principles apply across disciplines and are supported by style guides (APA, Vancouver), writing textbooks, and journal editors' expectations. Clear writing also helps authors think more precisely; the act of writing clearly often reveals gaps or inconsistencies in logic.