Journal of Business and Technical Communication Apr 2004

Strategies for Online Critiquing of Student Assignments

Teresa Yohon Colorado State University ; Don Zimmerman Colorado State University

Abstract

Word processing programs now allow instructors to provide online personalized, detailed critiques of students’ writing assignments. The article discusses the advantages of online critiquing assignments using the Track Changes, Comment, and AutoCorrect functions. It provides guidelines for online critiquing and grading of student assignments, including preparing students for online grading, preparing for online critiquing, setting policies, orienting students to sending e-mail attachments, avoiding pitfalls, and developing time-saving strategies for online critiquing of student assignments.

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Journal of Business and Technical Communication
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2004-04-01
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10.1177/1050651903260851
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