I sent my dissertation chapter to my committee. Two members loved it. One hated it. The one who hated it wants major revisions — like, rewrite the whole chapter. The other two think it's fine as is. Who do I listen to? My advisor said: "You can't please everyone.
Focus on the feedback that makes the chapter stronger. Ignore feedback that's just about taste." But how do I know the difference? The dissenting member is senior. She's well-respected. If I ignore her feedback, will she fail me at my defense? My advisor said: "Talk to her. Ask her which revisions are essential and which are suggestions." That's good advice. But I'm scared. Confrontation is hard. Has anyone navigated this?
Focus on the feedback that makes the chapter stronger. Ignore feedback that's just about taste." But how do I know the difference? The dissenting member is senior. She's well-respected. If I ignore her feedback, will she fail me at my defense? My advisor said: "Talk to her. Ask her which revisions are essential and which are suggestions." That's good advice. But I'm scared. Confrontation is hard. Has anyone navigated this?
