Ask a different person, or ask for feedback in a new way. If earlier experiences haven’t proved satisfactory, try again.
If you can’t meet during the instructor’s office hours, try making a special appointment. Faculty can be especially generous and helpful with their advice when you drop by their office with specific questions and know the kinds of help you need. The office hours that these busy people set aside, though, are reserved for your benefit, because the teachers on this campus want to communicate with students about their ideas and their work. You may be hesitant to go to your professor or TA to talk about your writing because you don’t want to bother him or her. You don’t want to take up your teacher’s time.Could you read these paragraphs and see if the ideas seem to be in the right order?” You might say, “I’m really struggling with the organization of this paper. Usually, though, you need to be specific about where you are in the writing process and the kind of feedback that would help. Asking someone, “Could you take a look at my paper?” or “Could you tell me if this is OK?” can sometimes elicit wonderfully rich responses. It can be awkward to ask for feedback, even if you know whom you want to ask. Don’t wait for the expert share your writing often and with a variety of readers. Keep in mind, though, that if you are really concerned about a piece of writing, almost any thoughtful reader (e.g., your roommate, mother, R.A., brother, etc.) can provide useful feedback that will help you improve your writing.
The person who can offer the most effective feedback on your writing may vary depending on when you need the feedback and what kind of feedback you need. Remember that the criticism you receive is only criticism of the writing and not of the writer. If you want to improve your writing, however, constructive criticism from others will help. Many people avoid asking others what they think about a piece of writing because they have a sneaking suspicion that the news will not be good. You worry that the feedback will be negative.By seeking feedback from others, you are taking positive, constructive steps to improve your own writing and develop as a writer. When you ask for feedback, you are no longer working in a void, wondering whether or not you understand the assignment and/or are making yourself understood. Essentially, asking for feedback at any stage helps you break out of the isolation of writing. You might wonder why you received a lower grade than you expected on a paper, or you might not understand the comments that a TA or professor has written in the margins. You might be midway through a draft and find that you are unsure about the direction you’ve decided to take. When might you need feedback? You might be just beginning a paper and want to talk to someone else about your ideas. You’ll become a better writer, and writing will become a less painful process. This handout describes when, where, how and from whom you might receive effective responses as you develop as a writer.
#TIPS FOR WRITING A ROUGH DRAFT HOW TO#
Sometimes you’d like feedback from someone else about your writing, but you may not be sure how to get it.
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