Please respond with one number — either 5, 4, 3, 2, or 1.
5 being “strongly agree,” and 1 being “strongly disagree.”

1.  I am satisfied with the workshop leader’s teaching skill. 5
2.  I am satisfied with this workshop leader’s communication skill. 5
3.  I learned a lot from this workshop leader. 5
4.  I would recommend this workshop to others. 5
5.  I would take an advanced version of this workshop. 5

1. What did you enjoy about the workshop? Please explain.

I liked the fact that it made me write. I mean, without the deadline and the guidance of John and the others I would have never gotten seriously going on this book. Now I think I can actually finish it.

2. How could the workshop be improved? Please explain.

I wouldn’t have minded if the lessons were posted a little bit more ahead of time. That is, if I could have gotten a head start on the next lesson that would have been cool at times. Sometimes I finished the assignment way early, other times it was at the last minute. Also, I couldn’t ever get the chat room to work, even though most nights I had another commitment.

3. What were the reasons you signed up for this workshop?

To help me write this book, and to get an idea from others about what kind of books they were doing.

4. Did this workshop provide information that was valuable to you? Please explain.

Very much so. I had never taken a real writing course before, and it was very helpful.

5. How did this workshop compare with other training you have had?

Haven’t had much other training, so this was definitely the best.

6. Was the workshop a good value? How does it compare with the cost of other workshops you may have investigated?

I think it was pretty good value.

7. Please write any comments you have about the teacher? His presentation format? His communication skills?

I thought he did a great job.

8. Do you have any comments about the weekly written Lessons? Assignments? Writers’ interviews?

I thought they were all well done.

How was the timing of these?

I stated this earlier under possible improvements.

9. What are your thoughts about the computer on-line aspect of this workshop?

I was hesitant at first about an online course, but I think it worked out really well.

About the effectiveness of the weekly forums and feedback system?

I thought the comments were very very helpful

About the effectiveness of the weekly evening one-hour chats? The day of the week, the time of day? Please explain.

Like I said, the time of day didn’t work out for me nor could I get it to work, but I don’t think I missed out too much.

10. You participated in this workshop with other people. Was their feedback a benefit or not? Please explain.

I think their feedback was great and very much needed.

11. The leader provided feedback on your writing. Was this a benefit or not? Please explain.

Very much so. I valued his opinion the most, since he was the teacher and also had the most experience.

12. Please write any other general comments you have about the workshop that will be helpful to us.

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13. May we publish on our website, Peace Corps Writers, your name and quotes from your comments about this workshop as a way to inform other RPCVs of the value of this course?

Yes.

14. Please provide your name.

Jeb Bridges