How do you write rejoinder?

Answer 1

ARC REJOINDERS

TIPS FOR WRITING A REJOINDER

The following are considerations that may be useful when preparing your response to assessors' comments

on your research grant proposal.

.. Read the Assessor Report carefully then put it aside and read it again later.

.. Your first paragraph should be strong and positive.

.. Be clear and brief.

.. Respond calmly and use the Rejoinder opportunity to impress. Avoid retaliative or negative

comments. The person who wrote your assessment will not see your Rejoinder.

.. When writing the Rejoinder focus on addressing the problems and the negative issues which have

been raised by the assessor(s). Use the Rejoinder to explain to the panel why these particular issues

are not problematic and how you would deal with them.

.. If there are inconsistencies between assessors' comments these may be pointed out.

.. If an assessor has provided criticism but there is little evidence to justify the criticism or if they state

the area is outside their field of expertise this could be pointed out.

.. It may be important to acknowledge a relevant criticism. Put any criticism in context. Is it minor or

significant relative to the project?

.. Offer updated results or developments of pilot project work that may support your aims or

methodology if this has been questioned.

.. Comments on track records should be addressed. Highlight any incorrect observations in relation to

publications or status of journals.

.. Provide updated publication details if submitted or in-press work has since been published.

.. Your response will be read by panel members, not the assessors.

.. Address technical issues in plain English or lay terms so it is accessible for all panel members.

.. Each panel member will have a large volume of Rejoinders to read. Be clear, positive, concise and

impressive.

.. Try not to be repetitive and address similar criticisms together. Be wise with the limited space that

you have available to you.

Answer 2

When writing a rejoinder, start by addressing the main points made in the original argument or statement. Clearly state your own position or response to those points, providing evidence or examples to support your perspective. Conclude by summarizing your argument and possibly suggesting areas for further discussion or resolution.