Focus on the macro. Most readers get distracted by stuff. You will become known as the small the big a good reviewer if you can stay focused on stuff. Does the article have an argument? Is that threaded throughout? Just focusing on the structure of the article can be Three solid observations about macro aspects of the article its argument evidence, structure, findings or methods are often worth dozens of smaller observations about grammar and punctuation. In these early stages, think about the whole and the logical flow of the piece. Most people can't absorb a number of comments at one time Spend the time. It takes two to five hours to read and comment on another's article thoroughly If you haven't done much commenting before it can take as many as eight to twelve hours. What to Do When You Are Getting Feedback Now et's over to the other side How does one go about being a good recipient of feedback? How does one survive the process? Give instructions. When you hand your article to another, that reader know what of feedback you f you are about to send the article journal, you can say that you are looking just for a last check for typos ore errors, you aren't at a place where you can absorb much else. If you are having ble with your methods section, ask them to focus on that section Feel free to say that you are not currently looking for line editin and rammar correction, but attention to more macro issues Or, vi versa