While some people indicate that critique is the most influential element in helping learners produce a better writing product, critique can be an emotional event. They noted that it proved helpful in their workshops to discuss the emotions that emerged as students prepared to give and receive feedback.
This leads to the following questions for ALL to be answered on:
• What is the role of critique in the development of a researcher and scholar?
• In what ways can it positively contribute to a learner’s academic success?
• In what ways can it have a negative effect?