Scientific Paper Editing Service

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Scientific Manuscript Editing 
Respond to Revision Requests
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Scientific Journal Editors

• After spending months on writing a perfect
  research manuscript, you gather the courage to
  send it to a peer-reviewed journal. The ultimate
  test begins now as you wait for weeks or even
  months for a favorable response from
  the scientific journal editors.
• Finally, you hear from them. And it is good news!
  They havent rejected your work straight away but
  also not accepted it. Theyve asked for
  revisions.
• However, it isnt. A revision request
  isnt that bad as you think. In fact, you can use
  these requests to improve your writing skills.

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How to respond to the revision requests with
professionalism and self-assurance. Lets dive in.
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1) Understand What the Journal Wants

• The journals goals for the articles it publishes
  Look at the stated mission (found under Aim and
  Scope page on their website) to gain insight on
  the journals audience and the topics they are
  interested in reading.
• The type of scientific papers it has published in
  the past Before submitting your manuscript, know
  the type of work the journal has already
  published. You can understand its preferred
  content by looking through their last three
  issues.
• The journals preferred style guide Some
  journals set specific writing standards for their
  authors to follow. They write such standards
  under their submission guidelines or
  instructions to authors.

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2) Ask Why

• Sometimes the journal editors send vague revision
  requests without specifying what they want.
• In that case, respond to the revision request
  with your own request asking them for more
  specific directions.
• Email a list of questions to clarify what
  the publication is looking for.

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3) Dont Take the Revision Requests Personally

• Although its your work, and you worked hard over
  it, you must not behave defensively. When you
  submit your work for a review, its no longer
  your masterpiece.
• So, dont take it personally. The reviewer is not
  your critique but a supporter who enhances the
  quality of your manuscript. Think about it
  rationally and leave your emotions out.
• If you disagree with the revision request,
  respectfully reach out to the scientific editor
  and give him the reasons to support your dissent.
  

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4) Tackle the Requests Soon But Not Immediately

• After you receive a revision request, dont
  tackle those requests immediately. Take a moment
  to manage your emotions.
• This will help you see the revision requests with
  a new angle and clarity.
• Further, you will be able to truly understand
  what the reviewers are asking.

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5) Create your Checklist

• Once youve decided to revise your manuscript as
  per the reviewers requests, create your own
  checklist.
• This will help you approach each aspect of the
  request one-by-one and facilitate orderly and
  timely completion of the editing process.

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6) Get Professional Scientific Editing Services

• Sometimes, its best to hire professional scientif
  ic editing services than do it yourself more so
  if youre not a native English speaker and need
  an extra guidance on the mechanics of English.
• The experienced editors can help you create an
  informative, logical, and compelling manuscript
  one every journal wants to see.
• Plus, it will reduce your workload and improve
  your chances of being accepted by the journal
  editor.

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7) Check your Citations

• References are an integral part of your
  scientific paper. You must credit all your
  sources correctly.
• Citations not only help to substantiate your
  claims but also protect you from unintentional
  plagiarism. Thus, you cant take chances with
  your reference section.
• Make sure you cite every source correctly and as
  per the journal guidelines.

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• Writing a manuscript is a part of your job as a
  researcher. However, not everyone is trained as a
  scientific writer.
• But, you can utilize every revision request as an
  opportunity to improve your writing skills.
  Otherwise, a scientific paper editing service is
  just a click away!

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