Career & Tools

How do you respond to reader feedback to ​show ​how you ​have improved your manuscript or that you (umm, politely) disagree with their point-of-view?

By Kyle Crocco, Writing Peer
Thursday, July 21st, 2016 - 3:35pm


  Getting and responding to reader feedback ​are all part of the joys of the academic publishing experience. But how do you respond to reader feedback to ​show ​how you ​have improved your manuscript or that you (umm, politely) disagree with their point-of-view?

Here are a couple links to ​some great advice on how to write ​a cover letter and ​​your point-by-point rebuttal.

Advice

​How to Write a Great Rebuttal Letter

How to Write a Rebuttal Letter

Examples

​​Cover Letter and Rebuttal Letter

Combined Letter (pdf)