Teaching Guides
Commenting On Student Writing
More Suggestions from Experienced Teachers of Composition
When I shift my perspective from commenting as assessment to commenting as teaching, I find that my comments are more helpful for students and the whole process seems more worthwhile. As another teacher put it: "Consider all "final papers" actually another draft. It has changed my perspective on comments, giving them more positive points to go on instead of 'final judgments.'" Other experienced writing teachers add their insights in the sections below.
