When you are reviewing another student's essay, what should you do when you think they've done a good job on something?

Use the same technique in your own essay.
Focus instead on what they did wrong.
Include a note that applauds their work.
Keep it to yourself so they don't get prideful.

Include a note that applauds their work

Explanation: When reviewing another student’s essay, it is important to remain respectful of their work. This reasoning is why three of the four options do not work.

While it would be wise to pay attention to the things other students do well, it can be considered plagiarism or copying to use the same technique in your own essay. This is why this option is invalid.

It is also unkind to focus only on what a student has done wrong. This negative criticism will help them realize their weak points, but will not make them aware of the strong points in the essay, something that you have realized. This is why this option is invalid.

By including a note that applauds their work, you are letting them know what they have done correct, while also boosting their confidence in their own writing skills. This is why it is the best option!

Keeping your observation to yourself so they don’t get prideful is wrong, as it does not help them understand the strong points in their essay. They will not know to use this skill in the future, making this an invalid option.

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