Article review is a structured quality check for writing before publication. Treat feedback as a way to harden the article, even when criticism initially stings. section 6.0 section 6.9
Make the process useful with a short review checklist:
- Choose reviewers for different perspectives: one close to the subject for technical flaws and one farther away to advocate for readers. section 6.9
- Explain your intent, rationale, alternatives, and reasons for choosing your approach before requesting feedback. section 6.2
- Discuss suggestions you question instead of accepting every request automatically; disagreement can reveal missing evidence or context. section 6.2
- Start at the right stage: review an outline when early direction matters, or wait until the article is nearly ready. section 6.9
The four-eyes setup
Ask a subject expert to test technical claims and a less-specialized reader to identify unexplained terms or missing context. Their feedback serves different purposes. section 6.0 section 6.9
