Review Response
Work reviewed: [title / link]
Author: [name]
Reviewer: [name]
Response date: [YYYY-MM-DD]
Response to Must-Fix Items
| # | Issue (from review) | Resolution | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [reviewer's issue] | [what was done — be specific] | Fixed / Accepted as-is / Deferred |
For "Accepted as-is": include a clear rationale. "I disagree" is not sufficient — explain why the issue doesn't affect the conclusion or why the reviewer's understanding was incomplete.
Response to Should-Fix Items
| # | Issue (from review) | Resolution | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [reviewer's issue] | [what was done] | Fixed / Accepted as-is / Deferred |
Response to Minor / Optional Items
| # | Suggestion | Decision | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [reviewer's suggestion] | Applied / Deferred / Declined | [brief note if declined] |
Changes Made (Summary)
[Brief description of what changed in the analysis or document as a result of the review. Helps the reviewer quickly verify the key changes without re-reading everything.]
- [Change 1]
- [Change 2]
Unresolved Disagreements
[If author and reviewer disagree on a must-fix item after discussion, escalate to a third party. Document the disagreement here.]
| Item | Author position | Reviewer position | Escalated to |
|---|---|---|---|
| [issue] | [author view] | [reviewer view] | [name / pending] |
Author sign-off request
All must-fix items above are resolved. Requesting reviewer sign-off to proceed with delivery.
Author: ______________________ Date: __________