Toughening Them Up: Class Exercises to Help Students Become More Open to Criticism and Feedback About Their Writing

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Session Type: Lightning Sessions

Session Capacity: N/A

Hotel: N/A

Room: Plaza A

Floor: Lobby Level

One of the challenges in working with students on their writing is that they are self-conscious about their work, reluctant to seek feedback, and defensive when edited. This session will focus on a few strategies used in an appellate clinic to help students become more open to feedback and more receptive to editing and criticism. The session will touch on a few in-class exercises and a few supervisory techniques.