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What are some effective strategies to address major revisions in your manuscript?

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Receiving major revisions from journal reviewers can be daunting and discouraging, but it does not mean that your manuscript is rejected. In fact, it is an opportunity to improve your work and increase your chances of publication. However, you need to address the reviewers' comments and suggestions in a clear, polite, and effective way. Here are some strategies to help you with this process.

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1 Read and understand the feedback

Before you start revising your manuscript, you need to read and understand the feedback from the reviewers and the editor. Identify the main issues and concerns, and categorize them into major and minor revisions. Major revisions are those that require substantial changes to your methods, results, or interpretation, while minor revisions are those that involve editing, formatting, or clarifying some points. You should also note any positive or constructive comments that can help you strengthen your arguments or highlight your contributions.

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2 Make a revision plan

Once you have a clear picture of what you need to revise, you should make a revision plan that outlines the steps and timeline for completing the revisions. A revision plan can help you organize your work, prioritize the most important changes, and track your progress. You can use a table or a checklist to list the revisions, indicate how you will address them, and assign a deadline for each one. You should also allocate some time for proofreading, formatting, and checking the journal guidelines.

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3 Respond to each comment

One of the most important parts of the revision process is to respond to each comment from the reviewers and the editor in a separate document. This document, also known as a response letter or a rebuttal letter, should explain how you have revised your manuscript or why you have not followed some suggestions. You should be polite, respectful, and professional in your tone, and avoid being defensive or aggressive. You should also provide evidence or references to support your claims, and cite the relevant page or line numbers in your revised manuscript.

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Its easy to respond to comments or making changes where you agree but what about responding to a reviewer's comment with which you disagree? Here try to acknowledge the reviewer's point of agreement. Explain why you chose not to implement the suggested change. Provide a brief rationale for your decision. If applicable, mention any modifications or additions made in response. Examples: We acknowledge the reviewer's suggestion to further elaborate on this point with new data. However, expanding our dataset is not feasible due to cost constraints, and it wouldn't significantly bolster our argument. Instead, we have included a sentence in paragraph 3 of the discussion section: "Though a larger dataset would offer further insight..."

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Incorporating (and updating) a table or checklist of revisions from the onset would save you time when writing the response letter.

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Begin by carefully analyzing each comment from reviewers, prioritizing them based on their significance and potential impact on your paper's overall quality. Create a comprehensive revision plan, outlining how you'll tackle each point systematically. When implementing changes, go beyond simply making requested edits; use this opportunity to strengthen your entire manuscript. For contentious points, consider seeking additional data or conducting new analyses to bolster your arguments. If you disagree with a reviewer's suggestion, craft a respectful, evidence-based explanation for your stance. Throughout the revision process, maintain a clear record of all changes made, ensuring you can articulate your reasoning for each modification.

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4 Highlight the changes

To make it easier for the reviewers and the editor to see how you have revised your manuscript, you should highlight the changes in some way. You can use a different color, font, or style to mark the revised text, or use a tracking tool to show the insertions and deletions. You should also include a summary of the main changes in the beginning of your revised manuscript or in your response letter. This can help you demonstrate that you have addressed the feedback and improved your work.

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5 Seek feedback from others

Before you submit your revised manuscript and your response letter, you should seek feedback from others who can help you polish your work and spot any errors or inconsistencies. You can ask a colleague, a mentor, or a professional editor to review your revised manuscript and your response letter, and give you suggestions for improvement. You can also use online tools or software to check your grammar, spelling, and style. You should be open to constructive criticism and willing to make further revisions if needed.

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6 Follow the journal instructions

Finally, you should follow the journal instructions for submitting your revised manuscript and your response letter. You should check the journal website or the email from the editor for the specific requirements and guidelines. You should also include a cover letter that briefly summarizes the main changes and thanks the reviewers and the editor for their time and feedback. You should submit your revised manuscript and your response letter by the deadline, and keep a copy of everything for your records.

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7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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Consider creating a 'revision roadmap' – a visual guide to help you navigate the transformation process. Sometimes, the most effective approach is to start with a blank page, rewriting entire sections from scratch rather than trying to patch up the old. This fresh start can inject new life into your arguments and help you see your research from novel angles. Embrace the opportunity to dive back into your data; you might uncover gems you overlooked the first time around. Don't be afraid to reach out to colleagues or mentors for a fresh perspective – sometimes an outsider's view can illuminate the path forward.

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1 Read and understand the feedback

2 Make a revision plan

3 Respond to each comment

4 Highlight the changes

5 Seek feedback from others

6 Follow the journal instructions

7 Here’s what else to consider

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