1. Study Skills Workshop Using tutor feedback

2. By the end, you should understand… • What is the purpose of tutor feedback • What it really means • How you should respond to tutor feedback

3. What is tutor feedback?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxLsLqxYY0Y#t=92 • Different forms – summative and formative • Can come from a variety of staff • Formal & informal • Verbal & written • Turnitin – online system • You should receive feedback within 15 working days, or be informed of the date expected

4. What is the purpose of tutor feedback? • Helps you to assess your own learning and reflect on your development • Allows you to discuss your learning with your tutors • Helps you to understand what is expected of you and what good performance is • Gives you the opportunity to progress • Provides you with information about your learning • Motivates you and encourages you to think positively about your learning • Provides information to teachers that can be used to help shape their teaching

5. What does the feedback mean? • Assessment & grading criteria gives a description of the characteristics associated with work at different grades. When you have received feedback, use the criteria to understand how you could improve your work next time. • For information on the undergraduate and postgraduate grading criteria see:- http://www.brighton.ac.uk/ask/undergraduates/essays-and-assignments/assessment-and-grading-criteria/ • Language used

6. Common areas of feedback • Length • Answering the question • Introduction and conclusion • Conciseness & detail • Structure • Punctuation and spelling • Vocabulary • Referencing

7. How should I respond to tutor feedback? Receiving, reflecting on and applying feedback is essential to personal development in your studies. • Highlight key points in the feedback • Consider re-writing certain elements of assignments – some tutors may be happy to look at this re-working. • Be reflective – think about what the tutor means, why they have made that comments and what you can do differently. • Translate your feedback into SMART goals - Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Timely

8. Next steps • Clarify any points you didn't understand with the tutor - Don't be afraid to ask! • Follow up on any action your tutor recommends • Refer to Study Skills handbooks for tips to improve areas of weakness (e.g. Stella Cottrell, Andrew Norton) • Apply what you have learnt to your next assessment; keep in mind your feedback and make sure you don't repeat the same mistakes • Be proactive – if you are have any difficulties with your studies then seek support

9. Useful links • http://www.brighton.ac.uk/ask/study-advice/exams-and-assessment/using-feedback/ • http://evidencenet.pbworks.com/f/guide+for+students+FINAL.pdf • http://www.sussex.ac.uk/s3/?id=58

10. Thank you for participating Good luck with your future studies here at Brighton!