Feedback Strategies
I work as a Writing Assistant in the OU Honors College, and I had to take a full semester-long class which dealt largely in giving constructive -- not always positive -- feedback on writing. That said, I thought these articles were interesting and helpful still.
Feedback should be mutual! Source.
The important takeaway from this article is the list of five strategies to foster a growth mindset and give good feedback: (1) be specific (2) focus on what the reader is doing (3) focus on the process (4) make sure it can transfer (5) take yourself out of the feedback. These are all good suggestions, and putting them all together paints a cohesive picture of what good, constructive feedback is. As the one receiving feedback, I would really appreciate these strategies being followed.
One of the things that struck me about this article was that many managers avoid giving both negative AND positive feedback. Also, many managers are nervous about giving feedback at all, some saying that "they don't pay me enough" to be critical of those working for them. I find this understandable but also a little silly -- a manager's job is to manage, and if you are responsible for giving feedback (as we are in this class), then give feedback! Be conscientious! Give the kind of feedback you want to receive, so that everyone can get better at writing.
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