M1 - Lesson 5
M1 - Lesson 5
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M1 - Lesson 5
Feedback questions
"Is it good enough?"
This isn't a great way to ask for feedback. Why?
Feedback questions
"Is it good enough?"
Closed question (yes/no)
Too broad: very difficult!
Feedback questions
Instead, ask yourself first:
Context:
How much time and energy did I put into this? Is this my best version?
Goal:
On what part do I want feedback?
Self-evaluation:
What do I think is good about it and what isn't yet?
THEN, ask:
Can you give me feedback on [specific element]?
Example
Can you give me feedback on the structure of my essay? I'm worried I'm introducing several ideas per paragraph.
Today
Asking for feedback
Refresher: a good essay
Workshop time:
Form groups of four
Peer evaluation
Choose & perfect one essay
Justify your choice
A good essay has...
a clear thesis, stated early
one idea per paragraph
claims backed by evidence
formal, objective tone
structure that holds together
A good essay has...
Examples
Five points to check
a clear thesis, stated early
one idea per paragraph
claims backed by evidence
formal, objective tone
structure that holds together
you know the writer's position at the end of the introduction
each paragraph opens by stating its point, then supports it
a claim needs a source, not just confident phrasing
no contractions, no "I"
introduction states thesis, every paragraph supports it, conclusion adds nothing new
Make groups
Create a group of four
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Peer evaluation
Exchange your essays
Read their work
What works? What doesn't?
Make notes while you read each
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Exchange findings
Explain your feedback
Together:
What was good? What made it good?
What could be better? How?
Discuss together which essay is the strongest
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Choose & perfect
As a group, exchange your findings
Choose one essay you deem best
Take the lessons from each essay and perfect that one essay
Write a justification (150 - 200 words) why you chose this essay and any changes you made
To know...
Hand-in the group essay in Magister
Include every group member's name!
Include your justification
