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The value of author response documents beyond just the rebuttal table
Paper Discussion
Many journals want both a point‑by‑point rebuttal and a general response summary. A clear narrative response can help reviewers see how your revisions address the overall direction of their feedback. How much care do you put into this broader response?
Jack Rivera, Hui Lin and 48 others4 Comments-
The narrative response helps reviewers see the overall logic of your revision.
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Group related comments together to show you understood their bigger concerns.
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Be explicit about what you changed and why for each major theme.
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A well‑organised response makes the whole revision easier for reviewers to trust.
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