How to Successfully Handle Major Review of the Research Paper: 10 Proven Tips

Muhammad Asad Ullah
5 min readFeb 4, 2022
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High-quality research and publications are major requirements for Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), and even for some Master of Science (MSc) degrees. Whether you like it or not, every high-quality scientific research paper tends to go through a revision process. Sometimes, you will receive minor revisions, but generally, you will encounter one or more major revisions. As an early career researcher or PhD student, handling this situation and dealing with a manuscript major revision might not be easy.

Don’t worry, here are some proven tips and ideas that might help you to handle major revision and get the manuscript acceptance.

  1. Take your time

You shouldn’t try to reply to the reviewer’s comments right away. After receiving a major revision request, it’s a good idea to think wisely, relax and unwind. Once you remove any anxiety or stress, you can go ahead and start tackling the research paper revision requirements.

A pro tip for you, don’t hesitate to take multiple breaks, too but keep in mind the deadline.

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Muhammad Asad Ullah

I’m a Passionate Researcher, Writer, and a Lifelong learner.