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Discussion on: Ten Principles of Critique

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Basti Ortiz

This is known as a "feedback sandwich": when the first and last comment are both positive.

What a delightful way to put it! I've subconsciously been applying this technique all these years, but now I finally have the perfect term for it. Thanks!

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Michael Tharrington

YES! I love this terminology.

I studied Creative Writing in university and most of our classes were writing workshops where an author would bring in their work one class period and the rest of the students would take it home, read it, and write up a bunch of feedback. Next class period, we'd all come in prepared to provide feedback and it was always our practice to start and end with the positive.

I'm glad this came to you naturally, Basti! Ya got strong empathy skills. 🙌