What is a review in Dapple?
A review is the process of assessing a submission using feedback, scores, statuses, or internal notes. Reviews are completed by users who are part of a review panel and have review permissions.
Who can review submissions?
Only users who are:
Added to a review panel
Assigned the correct review permissions
Part of the team that owns the submission type
If you can’t see a submission, it’s usually a permissions or panel assignment issue.
What is a review panel?
A review panel is a group of reviewers assigned to assess submissions for a specific submission type. Panels help:
Distribute workload
Ensure consistency
Keep reviews organised and fair
A reviewer can be part of multiple panels at once.
What does “In Progress Reviews” mean?
“In Progress Reviews” shows all submissions that:
Are assigned to your review panel
Are currently active (not completed or closed)
Still require action from you as a reviewer
Think of it as your live review to-do list.
What does “Awaiting Feedback” mean?
“Awaiting Feedback” are submissions assigned to your panel that you are yet to open and start working on.
Can multiple reviewers review the same submission?
Yes. Submissions can be reviewed by multiple reviewers within the same panel. Each reviewer’s feedback is saved individually unless you’ve set up a shared or aggregated scoring process.
What is blind review?
Blind review hides selected submission fields (like name, email, or address) from reviewers to reduce unconscious bias.
Admins control this by marking fields as “Hide from reviewers” in the form builder.
Can I save a review and come back later?
Absolutely. Reviews can be saved as drafts. You can:
Review in batches
Pause mid-review
Revisit and edit before final submission
Your saved reviews appear in the In Progress section of your dashboard. Strongly encouraged for sanity and accuracy.
Can I edit a review after submitting it?
This depends on the submission stage and permissions set by the admin. In many cases, edits are allowed until:
The submission moves to a final stage
Reviews are locked for decisions
If you can’t edit, it’s usually intentional.
How are scores handled?
If scoring is enabled:
Each reviewer submits their own score
Scores can be averaged or compared later
Scores may influence automatic or manual decisions
Scoring rules are defined by the admin, not the reviewer.
What happens when all reviews are completed?
Once reviews are finished:
Submissions can be moved to the next stage
Decisions (accept, reject, shortlist, etc.) can be made
Review data is preserved for transparency and reporting
Nothing is lost or overwritten.
Can I review submissions on my phone or tablet?
Yes. Dapple is fully web-based and works on modern browsers across desktop, tablet, and mobile—though larger screens are recommended for longer reads.
Why can’t I see a submission I was expecting?
Common reasons include:
You’re not assigned to the correct review panel
The submission is in a stage you don’t have access to
The submission type has been unpublished or closed
When in doubt, check with an admin.
Can admins track review progress?
Yes. Admins can see:
Who has completed reviews
Which submissions are still pending
Overall review progress by panel or reviewer
This helps keep timelines on track without nagging (too much).
Is it possible to add another member to a review panel, even if submissions have already been sent to the panel?
Yes! If you have already created a panel of reviewers and have already sent submissions to that panel for feedback, you can still add more members to that review panel. Add the new member following these instructions. When that member signs in to their personal review account, they will see the all previously sent submissions already queued in their Awating Feedback section - there's no need to resend any submissions to the panel.