Oh no, that was slightly ambiguous... three sets of comments from three separate reviewers. Probably 20 or more in total! But there is still hope? Phew!

Yes! Thank you! Sounds positive enough!

Hi all experienced authors (well, those with more experience than me)
I've had my first paper back from the editor with 3 lots of comments and suggestions for changes, which are all do-able within a relatively short timeframe (if I dedicate a few weeks to it). They've said that they feel the paper can make a valuable contribution.
Does this mean that if I address all their points thoroughly, it'll be accepted for publication?!
Cheers

Ps. This is a quantitative project, not qualitative. So it feels there is less room for reflection. But as long as it is the norm + considered good science - that is my main concern!

Thanks both. Time for tea (love your name - I'm just making one now). Was that when you were already in the middle of data collection and had seen the data?

Thanks. I have my first year upgrade in a week or so, and I now feel that the coding scheme is too broad, and the questions themselves are slightly too broad. Both need to be refined. So it is acceptable to discuss this and where I'm up to on how I might develop them?

I know this sounds odd but up to now (undergrad, masters) I've always come up with questions and a design to answer them and then just followed the plan. So I am a bit uncertain about what is the norm and good science when it comes to refining thoughts and plans (as opposed to being sneaky and trying to get significant results). I suppose it might be because in papers you often just read about the final product, rather than how the authors got there, what they changed along the way etc. ?

Hopefully she is on this forum, reading this, and will take a hint! :D

Can you refine / develop your research questions as you read + learn more, even though data collection is already underway (as long as the data will still be adequate to answer the new/slightly changed questions?)

Hi, I've done the first part but now it has redirected me and is asking me to install some software to my browser to be able to play something. If I don't do the second part does that render my results from the first part no good? Not very keen on installing stuff.

Hi Imp. I agree, it seems like you have different expectations. Some PhDs are like RA positions (so I have heard - mine isn't). Are you in a position to raise this with your supervisor - do you have the kind of relationship where you can have a discussion like that?

In the working world (where I am from), that is normal. There is an issue / misunderstanding / different expectations - you talk about it. At least that is how it was in the company I worked in. In academia it does seem to be a bit different... But if you ARE able to have that discussion and talk about your expectations (in a non-confrontation way and expressing that you appreciate the opportunities you have been given + what you've learnt so far etc but...), maybe it would be worth trying that?

Sounds positive!!

Good luck for tomorrow's one! Keep us informed!

Have you tried looking in more specific venues/forums, eg, conferences, your department?

Sounds absolutely fine! I'm sure he / she will be really pleased.

Wow - this must feel so good! Personally, I wouldn't write anything or sign it, I would just give the book as she/he is already acknowledged in the acknowledgements.

Think it is completely down to personal preference though. If you feel like writing something, write it! :)