{"id":5832,"date":"2023-05-05T13:40:14","date_gmt":"2023-05-05T13:40:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/?p=5832"},"modified":"2024-02-19T06:31:11","modified_gmt":"2024-02-19T06:31:11","slug":"revise-and-resubmit-steps-to-deal-with-this-journal-request-like-a-pro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/revise-and-resubmit-steps-to-deal-with-this-journal-request-like-a-pro\/","title":{"rendered":"Revise and Resubmit: 5 Steps to Deal With This Journal Request like a Pro!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5833 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/pexels-michael-burrows-7129713-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Revise and resubmit: 5 Steps to deal with this journal request like a pro\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/pexels-michael-burrows-7129713-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/pexels-michael-burrows-7129713-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/pexels-michael-burrows-7129713-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/pexels-michael-burrows-7129713-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/pexels-michael-burrows-7129713-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Dealing with requests to <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">revise and resubmit<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> from your journal can be time-consuming and frustrating, but it\u2019s important not to see this as a setback. View it as an important part of the academic process that gives you a chance to improve your work with higher chances of publication. In this article, we discuss some strategies for dealing with the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">revise and resubmit process<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">, so that you can approach it with a positive attitude and increase your chances of success.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Getting a <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">revise and resubmit<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> request from a journal may be unnerving, but it is the most common recommendation by peer reviewers across disciplines. <strong>Remember that receiving a <\/strong><\/span><strong>revise and resubmit<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong> decision is better than a rejection. In a way, it is good news, as it is an indication that your paper has potential and that the reviewers believe it can be improved.<\/strong> Look at it as an opportunity to learn and make your research paper stronger so that it has greater impact.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:150,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">However, know that <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">revise and resubmit<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> does <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">not <\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">guarantee<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"none\">publication. The reviewer is simply highlighting that your manuscript is worthy of a second look if the recommended changes are implemented. In fact, some researchers go through multiple <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">revise-and-resubmit<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> cycles before they receive the final verdict.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/revise-and-resubmit-steps-to-deal-with-this-journal-request-like-a-pro\/#Simple_steps_to_tackle_revise_and_resubmit_requests_effectively\" title=\"Simple steps to tackle revise and resubmit requests effectively\u00a0\">Simple steps to tackle revise and resubmit requests effectively\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Simple_steps_to_tackle_revise_and_resubmit_requests_effectively\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Simple steps to tackle <\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">revise and resubmit<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> requests effectively<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Journal editors and\/or reviewers may request a long list of revisions that may seem overwhelming. Being patient and objective in your response to a <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">revise and resubmit<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> request is key to success in a competitive academic publishing environment. This is where having a clear plan comes in handy.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Take time to read through and evaluate each comment<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">When you receive feedback from the editor and peer reviewers, take some time to read through it carefully and evaluate each point. Check all the comments both shared as revision notes or even in track changes within the document. This will give you a sense of the kind of revisions required, which you can then organize into broader groups. By categorizing the comments into the types of revisions required, you will often realize that there are only a few major issues to be addressed.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Create a checklist of comments and revisions required<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Once you have these categorized, create a detailed checklist of the feedback received and the revisions required. Be specific and list these as action items instead of being vague so you know exactly what is needed. While creating this list you may also come across some contradictory or unclear advice. Don\u2019t be afraid to ask for clarifications if you have doubts as it will help you better understand the feedback and make more informed revisions. If a reviewer raises a concern that you think is not valid, you will need to determine and list how you plan to address this in your response letter.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Work through the revisions suggested, one at a time<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Keep in mind that the research paper or <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">PhD revise and resubmit<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> process can take time as you need to consider the feedback you receive in the context of your research. While you don\u2019t have to accept all of the reviewers&#8217; comments, consider how they might impact the overall quality and relevance of your work before rejecting anything. Be mindful of the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">revise and resubmit<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> deadline and work backwards so you complete your revisions in time. Take a look at some simple revision plans.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">From start to end:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Some researchers prefer to work on revisions from start to finish; making changes section by section starting with the introduction all the way to the conclusion. This is a great way to ensure all the changes in a particular section of your paper are addressed.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">From issue to issue: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Revise and resubmit<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> comments can often be clubbed into larger related issues. Some researchers prefer tackling a single issue, say formatting, across the paper so that they\u2019re focused on one task at a time. This is a good option if you have clear categories of <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">revise and resubmit<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> comments, as it helps you ensure maintain consistency in changes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">From big to small: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When it comes to managing a host of different comments that vary in order of importance, it may be a good idea to start every day with a big task and then smaller ones. This ensures critical items are tackled first, which motivates you to keep going and quickly address smaller items on the checklist.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/?utm_source=contentmarketing&amp;utm_medium=r-blog&amp;utm_campaign=revise-submit-rlife-banner4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5460 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/04_RLife_BlogBanner_640x139px.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"139\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/04_RLife_BlogBanner_640x139px.png 640w, https:\/\/blog.researcher.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/04_RLife_BlogBanner_640x139px-300x65.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The most important thing is to ensure you make progress and complete everything on your daily checklist. Keep track of the changes you make; using the \u2018track changes\u2019 feature on Word can help the editor and reviewers see the changes you have made and why. Don&#8217;t rush through the revisions or try to make too many changes at once. Take the time to ensure that your revisions are thorough and accurate. This will not only improve the chances of your paper being accepted but also increase the quality of your research.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Check and double-check your revisions before you submit\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Once you have completed your <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">revise and resubmit<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> checklist, go through and double-check the editor\u2019s letter and reviewer comments again to ensure all suggestions are fully addressed. If you are new to academia and are struggling with revisions or have questions about the process, reach out to your PhD supervisors, peers, or experts in your subject area. They can provide valuable insight and guidance that can help you understand and map your current and even future work.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Once you are confident about your paper, take a break and do a final proofreading check to weed out typos, grammar errors, minor formatting issues and maintain logic and flow. Forget all the changes and comments and read the article as if you\u2019re reading it for the first time; thinking from a reader\u2019s standpoint will help you see any gaps that could impact the overall quality of your work.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Write a response letter to the editor, resubmit, and relax<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Using your <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">revise and resubmit<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> checklist as reference, carefully draft a letter to the editor explaining how you\u2019ve tackled the comments. Keep in mind that while the comments may have come from peer reviewers, you are writing to the journal editor so be clear, concise, and courteous. Clearly identify the major issues requiring rework and explain how you have improved this; you do not need to list every minor change.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> If you found contradictions in reviewer comments or do not agree with a specific request, then this is where you can ask them for clarification or reject their comments by explaining your rationale and why you think the feedback may not be relevant to your particular work. Remember that these are experts who have put in hours of time and expertise to help you improve your work, so always keep your tone professional and polite to allow for constructive conversation.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Once you are sure that you have tackled or addressed all the revise and resubmit requests effectively, send in the revised article and response letter back to the journal editor. 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