Post by Dan on Feb 7, 2009 12:16:00 GMT -5
This board is intended for works-in-progress, for the Neopian Times or otherwise. You can come here to ask for advice or reviews regarding your pieces, but please remember to be courteous and constructive in your reviews of others' hard work.
Some reminders regarding constructive criticism:
Many of us have had our works reviewed and we can probably recall the anxious feelings that came with the critiques. And we can probably remember the feelings that came when someone's critique may not have been very constructive.
So with that, here are some things to consider when you critique someone else's work.
1. Keep in mind of how you would want to be spoken to when you are reviewed.
2. Always be positive about their work.
There is always something good about any piece. Make sure to point that out. Try not to leave it at "It was good," "It was well written," or "I liked it."
Tell them 'WHY' and/or 'WHAT' you liked.
3. Be open and honest about their piece.
Feel free to share suggestions, ideas, comments, thoughts, etc.
However, be POSITIVE and ENCOURAGING.
Comments such as 'That will never get in the Times," "I don't like the way...," or "I can't believe you wrote that," etc. are unwelcome and hurtful.
4. Stay away from 'jokes' or 'implying' something that is negative. Things don't have to be directly said to be hurtful.
A good way to remember this is to use the formula
Positive, Negative, Postive.
aka What you liked, Suggestions, Encouragement.
Be sincere, be considerate of feelings and be encouraging...
Happy Reviewing!
Lis
Some reminders regarding constructive criticism:
So with that, here are some things to consider when you critique someone else's work.
1. Keep in mind of how you would want to be spoken to when you are reviewed.
2. Always be positive about their work.
There is always something good about any piece. Make sure to point that out. Try not to leave it at "It was good," "It was well written," or "I liked it."
Tell them 'WHY' and/or 'WHAT' you liked.
3. Be open and honest about their piece.
Feel free to share suggestions, ideas, comments, thoughts, etc.
However, be POSITIVE and ENCOURAGING.
Comments such as 'That will never get in the Times," "I don't like the way...," or "I can't believe you wrote that," etc. are unwelcome and hurtful.
4. Stay away from 'jokes' or 'implying' something that is negative. Things don't have to be directly said to be hurtful.
A good way to remember this is to use the formula
Positive, Negative, Postive.
aka What you liked, Suggestions, Encouragement.
Be sincere, be considerate of feelings and be encouraging...
Happy Reviewing!
Lis
neo username - dan4884