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Ask for a document review with a clear scope

Tell reviewers what decision you need, where to look and when their feedback is useful.

A request to review everything leaves the reader guessing. A narrow request makes the next useful action easier to identify.

  1. Start with the purpose of the document and its intended audience. Say whether the draft is an outline, a working version or nearly ready to publish.
  2. Name the questions you want answered. For example, ask whether the instructions are complete and whether the example matches the audience's experience.
  3. Point to the relevant section and provide one current copy. State whether feedback should be comments, suggested edits or a short reply.
  4. Give a deadline with a date and time zone when relevant. Explain which decisions can still change and which constraints are already fixed.

When feedback arrives, record the decision and thank the reviewer. If a suggestion is not adopted, explain the practical reason briefly.

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