Week 8 Comments and Feedback
Feedback In
Most of the feedback I am receiving contains a lot of positive feedback. I don't think I have received the criticism I would like because I find those the most useful. The type of comments I would like to receive would be focused on bettering me as a writer as opposed to praising the skills I already have. I think that is something we all tend to do because it is easier and we are worried about being mean. I would really like to receive some (respectful) criticism even if it may be tough to hear because it will be infinitely more helpful than telling me that I am creative (although I appreciate the compliment). I will also try harder to do this with my own comments to others.
Feedback Out
I try to comment mainly on the story's plot and the language being used, although I sometimes see different types of structural errors that I have been taught to avoid. I prefer to stick to the story's writing as opposed to talking about less important things such as the way the paragraphs are divided or how the dialogue is stuck in the middle of a paragraph as opposed to starting a new one. Sometimes I am stuck on trying to give helpful comments and find myself praising instead of appraising. This is something I think most of us struggle with, and something that I can definitely find ways to improve.
Blog Comments
I do feel like I am connecting, although in a slightly stilted and almost one-sided way. I am leaving comments, as others are doing for me, but the exchange really lacks a conversation. But I do feel like I am getting to know people and that people are getting to know me.
Looking Forward
I kind've wish there was a way to put in a chat-room sort of thing so that we could all converse without having to do it in someone's blog comments. Otherwise, I think everything is working okay.
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Most of the feedback I am receiving contains a lot of positive feedback. I don't think I have received the criticism I would like because I find those the most useful. The type of comments I would like to receive would be focused on bettering me as a writer as opposed to praising the skills I already have. I think that is something we all tend to do because it is easier and we are worried about being mean. I would really like to receive some (respectful) criticism even if it may be tough to hear because it will be infinitely more helpful than telling me that I am creative (although I appreciate the compliment). I will also try harder to do this with my own comments to others.
Feedback Out
I try to comment mainly on the story's plot and the language being used, although I sometimes see different types of structural errors that I have been taught to avoid. I prefer to stick to the story's writing as opposed to talking about less important things such as the way the paragraphs are divided or how the dialogue is stuck in the middle of a paragraph as opposed to starting a new one. Sometimes I am stuck on trying to give helpful comments and find myself praising instead of appraising. This is something I think most of us struggle with, and something that I can definitely find ways to improve.
Blog Comments
I do feel like I am connecting, although in a slightly stilted and almost one-sided way. I am leaving comments, as others are doing for me, but the exchange really lacks a conversation. But I do feel like I am getting to know people and that people are getting to know me.
Looking Forward
I kind've wish there was a way to put in a chat-room sort of thing so that we could all converse without having to do it in someone's blog comments. Otherwise, I think everything is working okay.
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Image from Cheezburger
I choose this image because it reflects how I feel about feedback. Criticism is important for learning the dos and the don'ts. It helps you better yourself and gain a better understanding of what you are trying to learn. Criticism is, I think, the most important part of the feedback process.
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