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@@ -157,6 +157,7 @@ If you believe a submission should be rejected, for example, because it is out o
 
 - Ask EditorialBot to flag the submission as potentially out of scope with the command `@editorialbot query scope`. This command adds the `query-scope` label to the issue.
 - Mention to the author your reasons for flagging the submission as possibly out of scope, and _optionally_ give them opportunity an defend their submission.
+- During the scope review process, the editorial team may ask the authors to provide additional information about their submission to assist the editorial board with their decision.
 - The TEiC will make a final determination of whether a submission is in scope, taking into account the feedback of other editors.
 
 **Scope reviews for resubmissions**