Question
1.) DEBORAH: "Professor’s name is missing from heading."
How could the feedback above be improved or changed?
a.) Adopt a more informal tone.
b.) Use more specific language.
c.) Comment on a larger issue first.
2.) DEBORAH: "Good!"
How could the feedback above be improved or changed?
a.) Focus more on grammatical errors than on positive aspects of the draft.
b.) Develop a more authoritative tone.
c.) Use more specific language.
3.) DEBORAH: "Why is the last sentence in paragraph 2 (see underlining) important to readers? Why do they need to know that the Greeks saw Milo compete ’over half of their life’?"
Why is this effective feedback for the writer? Check all that apply.
a.) It is clear and specific.
b.) It focuses on important grammatical issues.
c.) It asks a reader-based question.
d.) It maintains an authoritative tone.
e.)It addresses an important issue.
4.) DEBORAH: "You need to cite your sources!"
The feedback above should be revised to use an authoritative tone.
How could the feedback above be improved or changed?
a.) Adopt a more informal tone.
b.) Use more specific language.
c.) Comment on a larger issue first.
2.) DEBORAH: "Good!"
How could the feedback above be improved or changed?
a.) Focus more on grammatical errors than on positive aspects of the draft.
b.) Develop a more authoritative tone.
c.) Use more specific language.
3.) DEBORAH: "Why is the last sentence in paragraph 2 (see underlining) important to readers? Why do they need to know that the Greeks saw Milo compete ’over half of their life’?"
Why is this effective feedback for the writer? Check all that apply.
a.) It is clear and specific.
b.) It focuses on important grammatical issues.
c.) It asks a reader-based question.
d.) It maintains an authoritative tone.
e.)It addresses an important issue.
4.) DEBORAH: "You need to cite your sources!"
The feedback above should be revised to use an authoritative tone.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
1.) To improve the feedback from DEBORAH regarding the missing professor's name, it could be revised to:
**b.) Use more specific language.**
For example: "Please ensure that the professor's name is included in the heading for clarity and proper attribution."
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2.) To enhance DEBORAH's feedback of "Good!", it could be improved by:
**c.) Use more specific language.**
For example: "You did a great job developing your main points clearly, but consider providing more examples to strengthen your arguments."
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3.) The effectiveness of DEBORAH's feedback regarding the last sentence in paragraph 2 can be attributed to:
**a.) It is clear and specific.**
**c.) It asks a reader-based question.**
**e.) It addresses an important issue.**
The feedback prompts the writer to think about the relevance of the information provided to the audience, which can lead to deeper reflection and revision.
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4.) To revise DEBORAH's feedback "You need to cite your sources!" for a more authoritative tone, it could be rewritten as:
"Please ensure that you include citations for your sources to maintain academic integrity and support your claims."
**b.) Use more specific language.**
For example: "Please ensure that the professor's name is included in the heading for clarity and proper attribution."
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2.) To enhance DEBORAH's feedback of "Good!", it could be improved by:
**c.) Use more specific language.**
For example: "You did a great job developing your main points clearly, but consider providing more examples to strengthen your arguments."
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3.) The effectiveness of DEBORAH's feedback regarding the last sentence in paragraph 2 can be attributed to:
**a.) It is clear and specific.**
**c.) It asks a reader-based question.**
**e.) It addresses an important issue.**
The feedback prompts the writer to think about the relevance of the information provided to the audience, which can lead to deeper reflection and revision.
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4.) To revise DEBORAH's feedback "You need to cite your sources!" for a more authoritative tone, it could be rewritten as:
"Please ensure that you include citations for your sources to maintain academic integrity and support your claims."