Connection and Constructive Critiques: Using Online Journals to Improve Instructor Feedback

Virtual Paper ID: 54968
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    Kim Livengood
    Angelo State University
  2. Sara Carlisle
    Angelo State University

Abstract: Faculty in graduate education programs have expressed concerns about their ability to address their students’ lack of academic writing skills. Research into the issue supports the need for appropriate feedback, writing resources, and opportunities for reflection embedded in course curriculum. Through initial research investigating the use of an online journaling tool designed to promote purposeful reflection and critical self-assessment of students’ writing skill development, the authors noted the potential benefit of the tool for improving instructor feedback. The goal of the present study was to determine the value of the journal tool in initiating a conversation about the instructor’s feedback that might ultimately aid the instructor in tailoring and improving their feedback for use in online writing assessments.

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