The four R's of revising and resubmitting a manuscript

Revising it Right: Five Steps to Help You Get Your Work Published

“…Try to frame your mind with positive thoughts. Remember that the editor is interested in your work otherwise they would have rejected it! 4,5 Think of your revision as an opportunity to improve your manuscript to make it even better. Be persistent; do not give up.…”

“…Once you have felt and dealt with your emotional response, it is time to revisit the reviews with a “clear and calm head.” 2 , p. 2077 Try to see your writing objectively and from the peer reviewers' perspectives. You may want to read your work out loud to hear how it sounds 4 . Try to grasp the big picture of your manuscript and then look at the specific details of the provided feedback.…”

“…Some battles worth fighting include: requests for changes that are not supported in the literature; those that ask for information beyond the scope of the manuscript; or those that would result in inaccuracies if changes were made. In cases such as these, simply and respectfully state why the revision was not made, citing any references if possible or if appropriate 1–5 . Remember that ultimately the reviewer is a consultant, and you are the author 2 …”

Demystifying the Journal Submission, Peer Review, and Publication Process

“…After carefully reading and reflecting upon the comments, the author begins revising the manuscript. Provenzale offers helpful principles and guidance for this process.…”

Make your peer reviews more organized and systematic with checklists

“…A search of the JAANP website using the term “peer review” brought up 208 results from our journal alone; some of these articles were “how to” guides (Christenbery, ), others were recognition statements listing the peer reviewers for the previous year, and many were substantive editorials going back as far as volume 3 (Nativio, ). My most recent editorial on peer review (Pierson, ) addressed the need to respond appropriately to peer reviewers when making revisions to a manuscript. So, we have covered the topic of peer review extensively, yet I have one more thing to add to this ongoing discussion.…”