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Into Higher Education in Biochemistry, Endocrinology & Pharmacology. SFHEA. EDI. Researching Sulfated Steroids & the Adrenal. European 🇪🇺 He/him 🏳️‍🌈
Jul 4, 2021 12 tweets 3 min read
As scientific author, reviewer and editor, I wrote quite some rebuttals and read even more.

“Jon, you are really good at rebuttals”, a colleague said to me the other day.

So, here are my Top Tips for getting your rebuttal letter into good shape. Image [1/11] Most important rule: Whatever happens, never respond in a rush.

Should the reviewers’ comments stir you up emotionally, DO let them rest for a day or two before you write a response.

Good practice to write a response in word and/or send it exclusively to yourself!