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. 4
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. 3

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

I liked getting feedback from other participants and from the workshop leader.

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

The Chat Room never seemed to stay on subject. The workshop leader could have done a better job of keeping on task and perhaps had more to discuss. He relied heavily on people’s questions which can be effective but when it wasn’t he didn’t seem to have much to fall back on.

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

I had written some things but didn’t know if they were any good and didn’t know how to improve them. I had trouble finding an in-person writing group that fit my needs.

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

Yes. I go such great comments from people and the lessons were helpful.

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

I took a fiction writing class once and never got any constructive feedback. I left the class thinking I couldn’t write at all and couldn’t learn. With this class, I feel like I can learn.

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

The class was expensive. Most workshops I have seen are closer to the $100 range. I don’t think I would pay another $300 for the advanced class.

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

See #2

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

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How was the timing of these?

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

Everything always seemed to run smoothly. I thought it was well maintained.

About the effectiveness of the weekly forums and feedback system?

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

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

Yes

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

Yes. Very honest but not harsh.

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.

Heather Carroll