How to Comment

Commenting is a great way to improve your English, and help other students.  On this page you will find instructions for how to comment on this blog, and suggestions for leaving constructive criticism. 

 On this page you will find:
  1. How to Comment
  2. What is Constructive Criticism?


 Please remember: You can't break the Internet!  If you don't know what a button or link does, click on it and find out.  You can always delete your comment later if you want to change it.

 -Eric, NYC

1. How to Comment 
(From Google's Support page)


You can find a "comments" link at the end of each post, like this:
View commentsIf you click this link, you'll see the comments that other readers have left, and the option to leave your own.
>Beneath the text field for your comment are the identity options. (The list might have other options, depending on the blog's settings.)
Options include:
  • Google Account: If you choose this option, your comment will be attributed to your Blogger display name, which will then link to your Blogger profile. If you've chosen to link your blog to Google+, then the name used on your Google+ profile will show up next to the comment, and link to your Google+ profile.
  • Anonymous: You also have the option to leave a comment anonymously. If you leave an anonymous comment, it will not link back to your blogs, Blogger profile, or Google profile in any way.  This is a good option if you don't want to link to your personal accounts.  However, please leave your first name in the comment box, so post authors know who to reply to.
  • OpenID: OpenID is a method to link your comment to non-Google profiles. Learn more about what it means to use OpenID to leave a comment.
updated 02/15/2013

2. What is Constructive Criticism?
Sometimes, you can brighten a student's day by writing something quick and simple.  For example:
          
          Hakim,
                Interesting post:)
          Thanks,
          Eric

But what if you want to say more?  What if the student is asking for help to improve the writing? In these cases, I recommend constructive criticism.  Criticism does not have to be negative, and is sometimes necessary.  When your criticism is constructive, you are helping to build.
  • Try to be objective: "You use a conversational tone."
  • Be positive: What does the student do well?
  • Offer suggestions: What can the student improve?

2 comments:

  1. Anonymous7/14/2013 10:32 PM

    1.Com-ment;
    a. A written note intended as an explanation, illustration, or criticism of a passage in a book or other writing; an annotation.
    b. A series of annotations or explanations.
    2.
    a. A statement of fact or opinion, especially a remark that expresses a personal reaction or attitude.
    b. An implied conclusion or judgment: a novel that is a comment on contemporary lawlessness.
    3. Talk; gossip: a divorce that caused much comment.
    4. Computer Science A string of text in a program that does not function in the program itself but is used by the programmer to explain instructions.
    5. Linguistics The part of a sentence that provides new information about the topic. Also called rheme.
    v. com·ment·ed, com·ment·ing, com·ments
    v.intr.
    1. To make a comment; remark.
    2. To serve as a judgmental commentary: "Her demise comments on [the Upper East Side's] entire way of life" (Mark Muro).
    v.tr.
    To make comments on; annotate.

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    1. Eric7/14/2013 11:55 PM

      Hello,

      I'm glad you're reading our help pages. Maybe this definition of "comment" will be helpful to other students. In the future, please follow our guidelines for commenting.

      1. Please leave a name so we know who to respond to.

      2. If you are going to use text from other sources on the Internet, you must give credit.

      http://www.thefreedictionary.com/comment

      Thanks,

      Eric, NYC, USA

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