Monday, January 28, 2013

Response to class 1/23


In class we discussed how to leave a “good” comment. After looking at the examples on our sheet we were all able to see what made those comments differ from others. We came to the consensus that posing a question to the writer typically was the best choice. This allows for the writer to be able to expand on the idea in ways that, perhaps, they didn’t think of prior. I know that when I read the comments left by my peers, I am able to look at the topic in a new light.

We also stated that making a connection with the writer is an integral part in the commenting process. This allows the writer to better understand the commenter and be able to respect their opinions more. If the writer doesn’t respect the opinion of the commenter then the writer is more unlikely to ignore the comment, or just not feed into it. I know that when someone leaves me a comment I like to see that I am not alone in what I am writing. It makes me understand the person commenting more, and where they are coming from in their writing. 

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