4-VA

Feedback Tips Checklist

  • Decide if you will use 
    • Formative (informal, process-related assignments) 
    • Summative (formal, end of task assignment) presentation assignments
  • Identify the goals of the presentation assignment. Is it to explain, synthesize, persuade? Is the point to deliver a professional speech? Is it to show mastery of material? Is to to showcase teamwork skills?
  • Choose (or create) a grading rubric specific to the assignment.
  • Provide specific, descriptive comments.
  • Try using the “sandwich method” for offering comments.
  • Comment as “intended audience” not the instructor or classmate.
  • Be specific with both positives and areas of opportunity.
  • Limit number of comments.