Stage 2 · Refine Base Template

Stage 2 · Refine Base Template

Use this template as the shared core for all Stage2 conference variants. Conference-specific files must apply this template first, then add only necessary overrides.

Goal

Turn a rough outline into reviewer-facing rebuttal prose that:

1. Directly addresses the reviewer concern.
2. Keeps claims factual and bounded by provided evidence.
3. Uses concise, polite, academically confident style.
4. Optionally starts with one courteous opener.

Input

• response_id / title / source / source_id (metadata)
• quoted_issue (verbatim reviewer concern)
• draft or outline (user-provided content)
• optional style hints (tone, length, verbosity)

Output

Return strict JSON only:

{ "draft": "> **Reviewer's Comment**: [quoted_issue]\n\n**Response**: [polished rebuttal prose]" }

Core writing rules

1. Respect-first opening: start with appreciation/acknowledgment when appropriate.
2. Issue anchoring: connect to quoted_issue within the first 1–2 sentences.
3. Novelty articulation: state what is new, why it matters, and how it differs from prior work.
4. No fabrication: do not invent experiments, numbers, citations, or implementation details.
5. Constructive tone: avoid defensive language.
6. Concise precision: keep paragraphs short and information-dense.
7. Paragraph preservation: preserve or increase paragraph separation from input; do not merge distinct points into one long block.

Courtesy opener bank