The Hidden Curriculum E22 - How to respond to referee reports with Ivan Rudik
Jun 16, 2021
Ivan Rudik, an Environmental Economist and Assistant Professor at Cornell University, shares his expertise on handling referee reports. He emphasizes treating reports as contracts, prioritizing editor requests, and effectively collaborating with coauthors. Ivan reveals his strategic workflow for tackling tough revisions, including prioritizing easy edits and using a LaTeX reply template for clarity. He also discusses the importance of interpreting feedback and when to push back on comments. Don't miss his book recommendation, "Piranesi," a captivating read!
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Treat Reviews As A Contract
- Treat referee reports and the editor's letter as a contract listing tasks you must complete.
- Prioritize and satisfy the editor's requests first because the editor makes the final decision.
Build A Point-By-Point Reply File
- Copy referee comments into a reply document and answer each point one-by-one.
- Draft quick responses as you go to build the final reply structure and workflow with coauthors.
Clear Low-Hanging Tasks First
- Do the easy requested fixes first to clear your mind and gain momentum.
- Save the hardest, more creative problems for last so you tackle them when focused.
