Ever feel like you are a copy editor not a teacher when it comes to grading student writing? It doesn’t have to be that way! Whether you are grading a biology lab report or a commenting on a draft of a 10-page research paper, there are a variety of strategies you can use to make sure your feedback is (a) aligned with the assessment criteria, (b) clear and concise, (c) connected to strategies for improvement. Join us for a discussion of what effective and actionable feedback looks like, what types of feedback we can give on student writing (written, audio, rubrics etc.), and what tools are available to help us. Come ready to share your ideas and your strategies!