HOW TO RESPOND TO REVISIONS Putting yourself in the editor’s shoes Dr Melissa Parris School of Management & Marketing Editor-in-Chief, Employee Responsibilities and Rights Journal

Upon receiving reviews If not sure what is required or there are conflicting views from reviewers  ask –even better, suggest the approach you are planning to take Confirm/propose timeframe for return Keep editor updated if delays, etc.

Doing revisions Consider the “spirit” as well as the content of the reviews Don’t necessarily have to do everything asked – but will need to justify decisions Ensure same proof-read/quality-check of revised manuscript

Upon resubmission Be clear in the covering letter how you have addressed concerns: –and make sure you have done it! –include page numbers/examples to point to where revisions have been made