Feedback Strategies

 The first article I read was Seven characteristics and (Six Tools) That Support Meaningful Feedback. What I liked about this article was that is was similar to the feedback gallery in that it efficiently gave and pointed out tips for giving constructive criticism. The first point that I hadn't thought about when giving feedback is to be constructive. That is, do not just say what is wrong but also suggest solutions for said problem. I also liked the point to not be grade focused. Often times when someone receives criticism they can expect their grade to drop, and as a result they do not try to be as creative. What is nice about not being grade focused is students are not afraid to make mistakes, so they will try new things causing them to learn more. I also liked the point about being specific. Often times when giving constructive criticism someone will be vague. But this is not helpful, because it leads the creator not knowing what to fix often times leading to the problem staying the same.

The next article I read was Giving Creative Feedback - A Guide for Those Who Aren't Creative. What I liked about this article is how the author suggests asking probing questions. I think asking the right questions is the best way for someone to improve in general. This is because it forces the person to really think about what they are doing and to think the process of their decisions. And it is important that these question are probing questions, because if they aren't it just leaves the reader unsure how to proceed or what to think about. I also like the idea of looking for red flags. I think the most important part of creative writing is telling a story that makes sense, because if it leaves the reader confused then it is hard for them to appreciate what you have created the same way you do. And leaving the reader confused doesn't is not the same as leaving the ending up to the interpretation of the reader. It means ensuring that what you want to get across gets across to the reader.

Giving constructive criticism