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How to give honest and useful feedback during lab‑mate paper reviews
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Reviewing your lab‑mates’ drafts is common and valuable. But balancing honesty with maintaining good working relationships is tricky. What practices help you give constructive feedback without being discouraging?
Luna, Madelyn and 7 others5 Comments-
Always start by pointing out what is genuinely strong about the draft.
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Frame suggestions as concrete improvements rather than personal criticism.
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Prioritise the most important issues instead of overwhelming with minor points.
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Be specific about what confused you as a reader, that is actionable feedback.
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Offer to look at revised sections again to show support.
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