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https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Several_empty_red_pens.jpg Giving Student Feedback Many years ago, back when I started teaching online, I had a problem that puzzled me – students didn't take kindly to my feedback. They knew that my message was good for their improvement, but they just hated it – the feedback was from hell. A few of the students even mentioned having stomach pains when they received my weekly emails. Basically, my message was too negative and difficult to accept. Were these students way too sensitive or … God forbid…was I at fault here? Was I that harsh? Maybe…I just didn't like the idea that so many students hated my feedback, and I felt compelled to fix this situation. After some research and a lot of trial and error changing the feedback messages into a more palatable version, my problem was resolved! Now, students email me, thanking me for the constructive feedback they received. What a change! Here are my suggestions to improve y...