The Standard Public Comment

• Suggestion for Improvement – Recommend changes to enhance clarity, accuracy, or usability. Specify the section, explain the issue, and propose concrete improvements.
• Proposal for New Content – Suggest adding new material or topics not currently covered. Clearly state what’s missing, why it’s important, and how it improves the Standard.
• Identification of Errors – Report mistakes, inconsistencies, or inaccuracies. Specify the issue, provide reasoning or evidence, and suggest corrections if possible.
• Request for Clarification – Ask for further details to better understand the content. Identify what’s unclear, explain the confusion, and suggest how clarity can be improved.
• General Dissatisfaction – Express concerns about the content. Clearly describe the issue and its impact, and, if possible, suggest ways to address it.
• Praise – Highlight aspects of the content that work well. Explain why they are effective and how they contribute to the Standard’s clarity or usability.
• Regulatory/Legal Compliance Concern – Identify potential conflicts with external regulations or policies. Reference specific laws or guidelines, provide context, and explain the compliance risk.
• Request for Exception/Exemption – Seek an exception to a specific requirement. Explain why the exception is needed, how it aligns with the Standard’s intent, and any mitigating factors.
• Neutral Observation – Share relevant observations without suggesting changes, criticism, or praise. Provide context on why the observation is important.

• Technical Accuracy – Propose corrections to factual errors, technical inaccuracies, or incorrect details. Clearly identify the issue and suggest accurate revisions based on evidence or expertise.
• Grammar/Formatting – Point out grammatical, punctuation, or formatting issues and recommend improvements to enhance readability and consistency.
• Conceptual Clarity – Suggest edits to improve the presentation of ideas or concepts, making them easier to understand. Identify areas of confusion and propose clearer wording or structure.
• Scope or Applicability – Recommend changes to adjust the content’s relevance to its intended audience or context. Explain how to refine the focus or broaden applicability as needed.
• Tone or Language Use – Recommend changes to improve professionalism, consistency, or inclusivity in language. Identify areas where wording may be biased, unclear, or inconsistent with the Standard’s tone.
• Reject the Proposed Change – Explain why the proposed change should not be implemented. Provide reasoning to support the position and suggest alternatives if applicable.
• No Edit Proposed – Indicate that the comment does not suggest a specific text change, such as praise, observations, or general feedback. Use this when offering feedback without recommending edits.

Critical, High, Medium or Low?