Feedback and Critique
Giving and receiving feedback is a valuable way to practice listening and speaking critically in order to nurture a community of growth. Below are a few tips for going into a feedback session.
Giving feedback
- Be curious. Learn why a decision was made.
- Make sure you are clear on the intentions of the maker. It's not helpful to simply give feedback that is only about the decisions you would have made. If you aren't sure what the makers intentions are, ask!
- Be specific! When giving feedback, back up your comments with examples from the work.
Receiving feedback:
- Know what you like about your piece ahead of time
- Don't preface your work with too much unnecessary context.
- Articulate what you already know isn't working for you so folks don't spend time critiquing things you already know
- Be open to new perspectives and if you aren't clear on why a specific suggestion has been made, don't hesitate to ask!
It is also recommended that you share your edit with any guests you interviewed or included in your podcast to make sure they feel comfortable with your edit.
- Website: Liz Lerman's Critical Response ProcessFrom the website, "Liz Lerman’s Critical Response Process is a method for giving and getting feedback on work in progress, designed to leave the maker eager and motivated to get back to work."
The Anti-Racist Writing Workshop by ISBN: 9781642592672Publication Date: 2021-01-05Felicia Rose Chavez builds on Liz Lerman's Critical Response Process as a framework for critique. A great book for those interested in learning about decolonizing critique sessions.
From the publisher, "This easy-to-use guide explains how to recruit, nourish, and fortify writers of color through innovative reading, writing, workshop, critique, and assessment strategies."
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