Here at the Feedback Loop, we want to start celebrating round numerical milestones in review-writing. These are like anniversaries, but they are tied directly to the hard work that these judges put in to providing quality feedback to other judges. To kick this off, we wanted to start by highlighting a well known Level 3 […]
Writing a Self-Review with Stephan Classen
I started getting more involved in the Judge Program in the Spring of 2011, after a long hiatus from judging. My town was having some issues running events, and I was the only L1+ in a 200 mile radius so, after getting more involved, I desired to get better at judging. One of the major steps I took […]
Feedbag #1: Self-Reviews
Welcome to the first edition of the Feedbag! The goal of this column is to provide judges with a feedback resource, so that you have somewhere to go for help if you have questions about a review you’re writing or just want some general advice. Riki’s focus has been on self-reviews lately, and fittingly our […]
A Coworker is a Coworker, No Matter The Level
In January, I judged at my first Grand Prix, a team sealed event in San Jose, California...
The Noble Art of Note Taking
Introduction: Let me paint a familiar picture, you are a judge at event x and you have been assigned a buddy. Your buddy has asked you for a review. So you probe, observe and question putting together a profile. You identify strengths and areas for improvement (with possible solutions) and at the end of the […]
Welcome Back to the Feedback Loop – Self-Reviews
We’re back! Or most of the way. I know things have been quiet here at the Feedback Loop, but we are gearing up for brand new content with an exciting line up of writers. Of course, you’re already familiar with me, Riki Hayashi. My primary focus over the next few months will be self-reviews, first […]
Critical Feedback
L3 Joe Wiesenberg on the challenges of giving critical feedback, because useful criticism is harder than praise.
You Better Check Yourself Before You Review Yourself
Why write self-reviews? Is there a reason to enter a generic self-review from an event? Let's find out.
Face 2 Face
Justin Turner, US-Southeast Regional Coordinator, talks about the feedback that isn't in writing: face to face feedback.
Behind the Numbers – 300, Rise of a Reviewer
Interview with L3 David de la Iglesia on reviews, milestones, and goals.