Test (The Art of Making a Good Feedback/Assessment of Mentees)

1.

1 point

Overarching comments are

a) another name for global comments;

b) are embedded into the text of the paper;

c) optional in the mentor's practice';

d) provided by the mentor at the end of MP.

2.

1 point

Your general feedback must be written as an email

a) True

b) False

3.

1 point

What is the essence of 'Sandwich' principle?

a) the mentor highlights the strongest points at first and then comes to the weak points

b) the mentor highlights the strongest points at first, then underlines the places for improvement ending with some positive expectations

c) the mentor underlines the most typical mistakes, then gives some recommendations and ends with some positive hopes

d) none of the answers is correct

4.

1 point

What comment would be the most appropriate to underline the strengths of the paper?

a) I really like this essay!

b) Your writing is close to being superb!

c) This is a strong paper in terms of organization and structure.

d) Paper is well-written.

5.

1 point

Being personable while writing a feedback means:

a) expressing your personal feelings and emotions after reading the paper in the comments like “I like this draft”, “The paper made me feel...”;

b) keeping away from repetitive comments like ''Thank you for meeting the customer's instructions'' which show your lack of involvement;

c) providing a feedback based on the writer's improvement: no signs of growth — no positive remarks

6.

1 point

What is the main objective of highlighting HLC in your feedback?

a) to teach the writers to develop their ideas better;

b) to help the writers eradicate typical mistakes in their writing;

c) to make the writers understand priority in building the necessary writing skills;

d) none of the answers is correct

7.

1 point

What is the main objective of highlighting LLC in your feedback?

a) to teach the writers to develop their ideas better;

b) to help the writers eradicate typical mistakes in their writing;

c) to make the writers understand priority in building the necessary writing skills;

d) none of the answers is correct

8.

1 point

The feedback should be very detailed and lengthy

a) False

b) False

9.

1 point

Choose the correct answer:

a) Too many comments may not distract the writer's attention while reading the mentor's feedback;

b) Overuse of highlighting in your feedback may deprive it its instructive function;

c) It is better not to direct writers to other resources. You are the mentor and thus you have to be ready to explain all the rules on your own.

d) It is useless to ask for the mentee's explanations while writing a feedback.

10.

1 point

Your feedback can be just four sentences long.

a) True

b) False