Learner Reviews & Feedback for Creative Writing: The Craft of Plot by Wesleyan University
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GS
Mar 11, 2019
It was a good course. It was a good grading method, I was a little opposed in the beginning but I now I understand the value of having more than a teacher read your work. It is very much worth it.
AB
May 28, 2020
I don't think the peer-reviewing is a great thing. I wrote a great scene got 100% grade at the end, but I got 0 at the first attempt of the same. Would be great if the mentor could have a look.
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By Lisa G
•Oct 13, 2016
I understand the importance of reviewing other classmates work however with the time constraints of today's world, I believe it takes away from precious time that could be spent developing the craft of writing .
By Nancy K
•Oct 3, 2022
This class was a good introduction to plot writing, only marred by the lack of genuine/helpful feedback on writing assignments due to the excessive presence of bots/people not taking the course seriously.
By Meredith D
•Mar 10, 2024
While I enjoyed and learned from the lessons, this relies on peer reviews and a lot of students don't read the work and automatically don't pass you. It was difficult to learn and grow without feedback.
By Gemma O
•Jun 11, 2024
The course material was interesting but the assignments and grading would have benefited from a tutor marking instead of peers. The peer marking was a joke - 90% made either no sense or just one word.
By SANCHEZ C M P
•Oct 9, 2020
La verdad es muy difícil aprender algo ya que nunca hay retroalimentación aparte de la que dan los compañeros del curso. Solo son videos muy abiertos para explicaciones que deberían ser concretas.
By Marc S
•Apr 27, 2017
I was hoping the lectures would be more dense. My previous coursera courses where on data science, machine learning, etc. I somewhat feel that the content on those courses is twice or thrice more.
By nathan g
•Sep 29, 2020
Some of the instructions didn't seem to match the assignment and I think a lot of learners were confused. Needs more moderation. I did learn and found the challenges in the course useful.
By Sharon A D
•Jan 8, 2021
The instruction is clear and quite good, but what good is feedback if you cannot read it. I can see my grade but there is nowhere to see what my peers had to say about my work.
By Justin S
•Sep 9, 2020
the grading system could improve star selection process such as grammar; clarity; congruency; originality; captivation may broaden the critque of the story
By katherine l
•Apr 2, 2018
Materials were engaging. Some assignment direction was a little vague. Some professional interaction or review would help to supplement the peer review.
By Youssef A H
•Jun 11, 2020
What's most beneficial about this course are the assignments rather than the videos. I do wish though we got some feedback from the instructor himself.
By S. J W
•Feb 27, 2016
Someone needs to review/proofread the final part and assignment. Many students were/are confused about the final assignment. Revise the video too.
By Paul C
•Oct 29, 2018
Too many interviews without delving into the core of the subject. There were some good tips but left feeling disappointed.
By Jesica M E D B
•Aug 23, 2016
The course is nice and informative. Unfortunately one can not do any of the pear rated assignments or pear reviews.
By Fatema R
•Dec 26, 2021
Very basic overview of plot, great for giving amateur writers a push in developing their stories.
By nima y
•Nov 9, 2020
The course was very practical and I learned very useful content and tips.
By Mariana C
•Mar 28, 2020
Good morning. How can I unenroll? It is not what I expected. Thank you.
By priya v
•Dec 22, 2016
it would have been great if the final assignment had been grade
By ahmed i
•Jan 18, 2017
it seems good and hopefully will be valuable in my context
By Digant K
•Mar 28, 2016
So overly simple with a lack of details in the steps.
By Michael H
•May 27, 2021
Very very good assignments. Peer grading was poor.
By Tomasz D
•Jan 26, 2024
Good but I would appreciate more diverse approach
By Zamzam A
•Mar 19, 2020
I feel we need professional assignment reviews.
By Mo S
•Aug 18, 2016
Nice, informative, but basic and short.