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« on: March 29, 2006, 04:28:48 PM » |
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In my field, a top journal sent back two reviews of my essay. Each reviewer provided a very detailed outline of revisions, and suggested I revise and resubmit. However, the editor's letter was vague, and wasn't exactly encouraging. I have received a "revise and resubmit" before, but the editors generally were very encouraging, and made clear that they wanted me to revise the essay.
I am unsure of what to think here. Anyone been in a similar situation?
Confused, at least temporarily
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« Reply #1 on: March 29, 2006, 05:02:22 PM » |
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Well, that is how my latest paper went. 3 reviewers, one quite positive, one ok, and one good. All had numerous helpful ideas for revision. The editor basically said: hmmm, they had varied conclusions. Please respond to their concerns before I can make a decision. I addressed every concern they had, defended my points, and 1.5 days after sending in the revisions, editor accepted it.
Now, my 13 year old son, reading over my shoulder, says I am not addressing your points about your editor not being encouraging to you, and that the editor did not specify whether revision should even be pursued or not. It is true that my editor said they wanted my response before they could make their decision, and yours is not even that forthcoming.
I guess if I were you, I'd "fix" the essay and send it back promptly. If you can address their stated concerns, you may have an acceptance given. Golly, too bad the editor doesn't just own up and state what they want...
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« Reply #2 on: March 29, 2006, 05:12:47 PM » |
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Although sometimes the editor's tone may not seem very enthousiastic, in reality your article may be very close to get published. Don't be discouraged, particularly since you have such detailed feedback for revisions. I think sometimes it has to do with the action editor's personal style. Also, in top journal they may be more cold/professional, as they get a lot of good submissions.
I once received three glowing reviews from the reviewers with only a couple very minor changes requested, but the editor gave me a lukewarm revise and resubmit. I was upset and confused about what seemed that it should have been a definite "accept with minor revisions." Of course I followed the advise and the paper got quickly accepted.
In any case, follow the feedback and resubmit. If rejected, send the revised paper elsewhere.
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« Reply #3 on: March 29, 2006, 05:22:02 PM » |
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If the editor said to resubmit, then do so. Otherwise, move on.
It doesn't matter what the reviewers recommend. It only matters what the editor in chief says.
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« Reply #4 on: March 30, 2006, 04:23:46 AM » |
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1. Revise the article and resubmit it.
2. It will either
2a get accepted (end of dilemma)
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2b get rejected
in which case
3 send it elsewhere
Simply sitting around and trying to interpret the nuances of tone in a letter an editor wrote between teaching class and attending a department meeting and picking up her car from the shop, e,g, is not particularly productive.
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moreover...
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« Reply #5 on: March 30, 2006, 09:50:40 AM » |
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3a rewriting for submission to another journal will only improve the manuscript. Even if you thought it was perfect when you made your first submission, the reviewers had detailed, thoughtful (I hope) comments that can only make the paper better.
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