Reviewing Reports: Training Writing Reviewers

In the season 3 finale, Dr. Jill Fennell sits down with returning guest Dr. David MacNair and new guest Dr. Caitlin Kelly. The three discuss the importance of 'training the trainer' and ensuring graduate TAs and communication center tutors have the tools they need to give feedback to the students they work with. 

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Show Notes and Timestamps:

• 00:43 Introduction to guests
• 01:00 Introduction to conversation about training writing reviewers
• 01:57 How to train the trainer and give constructive feedback
• 03:14 Distinction between grading and feedback
• 09:17 How to approach talking to GTAs and Tutors about what they need to know to give feedback on a report or project
• 15:54 Helping GTAs and Tutors to understand the importance of audience when helping others with their communication
• 21:54 Difference between client/user focused writing and instructor focused writing
• 26:48 How to explain how GTAs and Tutors should make clear what major problems are vs other major issues in writing
• 37:01 Advice for peer reviewers
• 44:02 Advice for new GTAs and Tutors before they meet with their first students
• 47:18 What should GTAs tell students when they’re encouraging them to come to the communication center?
• 51:04 Wrap up and thanks

A transcript of this episode is available here.

Episode edited by Lee Hibbard.