Giving Effective Criticism

• In order to complete this journal satisfactorily you need to demonstrate an understanding of the theory relating to effective criticism, which was discussed in the lecture. More importantly, however, you need show a capacity to critically evaluate your own ability to give effective criticism and as a result describe ways in which these skills could be enhanced in the future.

• The general outline for this journal is:

• Choose a situation you encounter during the next few days, where you are critical of someone's behavior and wish (and are entitled) to give him/her appropriate feedback.

• In this situation you criticize the person's behavior, using the steps described in the lecture and report on what happened and suggest ways you could improve your ability to give effective criticism.

• Contrast the effectiveness of the criticism you gave after the lecture with the criticism you role played in the lecture.