How do you write a comment for a paper review?

Do

• Justify your recommendation with concrete evidence and specific examples.
• Be specific so the authors know what they need to do to improve.
• Be thorough. This might be the only time you read the manuscript.
• Be professional and respectful.
• Remember to say what you liked about the manuscript!

How do you respond to the comments of the reviewers?

Responding to reviewers’ comments

1. Begin by thanking the reviewer for taking the time to assess your manuscript.
2. Then, specify that you’ve addressed all the concerns they raised.
3. List all the reviewer’s comments and your answer to each one.
4. Avoid giving yes or no answers.

How do you peer review effectively?

There are quite a few ways to shift bad behaviors and habits of reviewers to become not just good, but great peer reviewers.

1. Mind the Time.
2. Be Intentional.
3. Read the Guidelines and Scope.
4. Educate and Grow Your Community.
5. Say No (and recommend others)
6. Be Bold and Constructive.
7. Get Credit.

How do you respond to revisions?

Revising and responding

1. Thank the reviewers and editors for their time and comments.
2. Address all points raised by the editor and reviewers.
3. Describe the major revisions to your manuscript in your response letter followed by point-by-point responses to the comments raised.

What to do if the reviewer is wrong?

A common reaction is to assume that the reviewer is wrong or did not fully understand what you wanted to say in your paper. The reviewer will naturally see it differently, otherwise, you would not have received these comments. It might be difficult, but you should show your respect to the contrasting view of the reviewer.

Why were the review comments in this paper so bad?

The paper was rejected, but the review comments were abysmal: The language was so bad in one of them that it was difficult to understand what the reviewer was hinting at. Besides, the comments pertained to trivial things like naming of axes and there was no comment on (or understanding of) the overall work.

How do you respond to a review paper?

The standard and probably most helpful way to respond to reviewers is to prepare a letter in which you refer to the reviewers’ remarks and explain how you responded to each of them. This should be a separate document and not be part of your revised paper.

Do reviewers reflect the journal Reputation?

I believe reviewers (i.e. the final outcome of reviewing your submission) reflects the journal reputation. – seteropere Dec 19 ’12 at 18:52 It might just be the revievers didn’t understand the paper (or see the point). Maybe that requires improving… – vonbrand Oct 25 ’15 at 3:24 3