How to reply to referees' comments when submitting manuscripts for publication - 24/08/11
Reprint requests: Hywel C. Williams, PhD, Centre of Evidence Based Dermatology, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham NG7 2UH, United Kingdom.Nottingham, United Kingdom
Abstract |
Background |
The publication of articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals is a fairly complex and step-wise process that involves responding to referees' comments. Little guidance is available in the biomedical literature on how to deal with such comments.
Objective |
The objective of this article is to provide guidance to novice writers on dealing with peer review comments in a way that maximizes the chance of subsequent acceptance.
Methods |
This will be a literature review and review of the author's experience as a writer and referee.
Results |
Where possible, the author should consider revising and resubmitting rather than sending an article elsewhere. A structured layout for responding to referees' comments is suggested that includes the 3 golden rules: (1) respond completely; (2) respond politely; and (3) respond with evidence.
Conclusion |
Responding to referees' comments requires the writer to overcome any feelings of personal attack, and to instead concentrate on addressing referees' concerns in a courteous, objective, and evidence-based way.
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