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Comment Types

LMC defines 10 core comment types and 4 extended types for specialized review. Each type has a single-character code used in the comment syntax.

Core Types

These are the primary comment categories, covering most feedback scenarios:

P

Highlighting strengths, effective choices

{#id|P}
G

Syntax, punctuation, sentence structure

{#id|G}
S

Word choice, tone, voice, flow

{#id|S}
L

Argument structure, reasoning, coherence

{#id|L}
C

Ambiguous phrasing, unclear meaning

{#id|C}
E

Citations needed, unsupported claims, factual issues

{#id|E}
F

Structure, paragraphing, headings

{#id|F}
T

Assignment requirements, prompt adherence

{#id|T}
?

Queries for the author to consider

{#id|?}
!

Serious issues requiring immediate attention

{#id|!}

Extended Types

Optional codes for specialized review contexts:

V

Vocabulary and terminology issues

{#id|V}
R

Redundant or repetitive content

{#id|R}
A

Audience awareness issues

{#id|A}
O

Organizational structure issues

{#id|O}

Quick Reference

TYPE CODES:  P=Praise  G=Grammar   S=Style    L=Logic
             C=Clarity E=Evidence  F=Format   T=Task
             ?=Question !=Critical

EXTENDED:    V=Vocabulary  R=Redundancy
             A=Audience    O=Organization

Usage Examples

Praise (P)

{#a|P} Excellent use of rhetorical questions to engage the reader.

Grammar (G)

{#b|G} Subject-verb agreement: "The team are" → "The team is"

Style (S)

{#c|S} Consider varying sentence length for better rhythm.

Logic (L)

{#d|L} The conclusion doesn't follow from the premises. Consider adding a bridging argument.

Critical (!)

{#e|!} This section contradicts your thesis statement. Urgent revision needed.

Question (?)

{#f|?} What evidence could strengthen this claim?

Global Comments

Any comment type can be used as a global comment by adding the :global modifier. Global comments provide document-wide feedback without requiring a selection marker in the text.

{#id|TYPE:global} Comment text here.

When to use global comments

  • Document-wide structural or organizational issues
  • Missing content or sections
  • Recurring patterns (reference specific examples where helpful)
  • Overall observations about tone, style, or approach
  • Task compliance issues like word count

Global Examples

{#10|T:global} Document exceeds word limit by 270 words.
{#11|E:global} No methodology framework cited — consider adding Rose (2016).
{#12|G:global} Recurring comma splices throughout — see {#a}, {#c}, {#f} for examples.
{#13|L:global} The argument would benefit from addressing counterpoints.
{#14|P:global} Excellent command of academic register throughout.