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The importance of feedback

In this video, several PhD supervisors and PhD students reflect on the importance of feedback.

In this video, several PhD supervisors and PhD students reflect on the importance of feedback.

With the input from them in mind, please go back to when you were working on your own dissertation.

  1. Can you give an example of feedback from your supervisor that you had a lot to gain from?
  2. Can you give an example of feedback from your supervisor that demotivated, frustrated, or blocked you?

Please share your examples with the other learners.

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