The Labor of Commenting

Purposeful and time-conscious feedback methods

by Daniel Libertz

Here are three things that can help to save time when commenting, to have a bit more work/life balance:

  1. Reading with Purpose: having one or two things on your mind as you read that relate to what your goals are for the unit you are currently teaching as well as course goals for the course.
  2. Limiting Comments: only commenting once or twice per page (e.g., about 4-6 comments on a 4 page double-spaced paper).
  3. Using the Clock: setting a timer as you read.
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