Discussion:

• Mediator: SLD leader or professor.
• Allow other classmates to finish speaking before you begin. Advocate for those who have been interrupted.
• Discussion leaders may decide if they want hands raised or free form discussion.
• Try to help with dead space in SLD’s by putting out a discussion question or volunteering to read your opening paragraph, especially if it’s relevant to what has been recently discussed.
• Don’t be afraid to be controversial.
• Don’t be afraid to suss out ideas out loud, even if they don’t make sense at first.

Writing Critique:

• Be open to constructive criticism.
• Offer suggestions instead of shooting people down.
• All critiques must be accompanied by suggestions.
• Make sure to pay attention to the grammar.
• Please be prepared with an honest draft of the correct length.

General:

• Be respectful and polite. Don’t make fun of anyone.
• Disagree respectfully. No ad hominem attacks.
• Be open to agreeing to disagree.
• Try to always begin with a compliment.
• Ask questions if you don’t understand instead of jumping to conclusions.