Tiffany James- English 145

Feedforward I found the feedforward article to be very interesting. I must say, I would prefer this type of approach because I am prone be more creative when someone suggest something that I did not think of.   Hearing suggestions from other individuals helps me think outside my box. In addition, it helps me gain confidence, because someone can suggest something I thought off, but I was unsure of, so I played it safe, colored within the lines so to speak.   I have found this to be true regarding writing, but life in general. I recently had someone suggest something that I could do in the future when dealing with someone who made a statement in a text to me that I did not agree with. My friend did not ask how I dealt with this person in the past but suggested a conflict resolution technique that I never considered. I immediately started thinking of varies ways to use the technique. I applied what I learned, and the situation ended totally different than I expected. I gain...

I believe feedback is essential in your growth as a person. In saying that, I also believe how that feedback is given is crucial. Often people give negative feedback without any valid suggestions.  I agreed with the "Growth Mindset Theory" of praising a writer's process than to criticize their entire paper. It leaves a writer vulnerable as opposed to helping them focus on their capacity to better the written work. Last semester, I recognized how I improved tremendously as a writer, considering, the professor would give us the opportunity to rewrite our papers after receiving her feedback. Her comments never highlighted whether she agreed with the content of my writings, rather, she focused on area’s where I could improve as a writer, strengthening my thoughts and taught me techniques.  I can also say, in the past, I have received negative feedback that literally shut me down as a student. It caused me to question myself and my ability as a writer and speaker. Thei...