Using feedback to improve your work

The University of Brighton aims to provide feedback on marked coursework within 15 working days of submission. Lecturers work incredibly hard to get work marked and returned in that time, although it is worth acknowledging that there may sometimes be slight delays due to the sheer workload and demand on staff time.

It is also good to be aware that it is not just lecturers who you can receive feedback from, have you considered the list of people below who you can approach?

Staff (including course tutor, module tutors, other lecturers on your course and your personal tutor)
Other students on your course
Friends/ family

Types of feedback

As you would expect tutors will provide you with marks and comments on assessed pieces of coursework, but feedback can come in many other forms. It might be through a conversation with a tutor in the corridor or in a tutorial; it could be asking a peer to proof read your work, or discussing an idea through with someone. It is good to always be seeking out opportunites to improve your work by discussing with others.

Top tips on how to use feedback

Receiving, reflecting on and applying feedback is essential to personal development in your studies. Students are encouraged to make full use of any opportunity to receive feedback.

Look up references that lecturers suggest, there's alway a reason if they have done so

As a study exercise, you could consider re-writing certain elements of assignments applying your new knowledge to cement the feedback

Apply what you have learnt to your next assessment; keep in mind your feedback and make sure you don't repeat the same mistakes

Be reflective - throughout your time at university you could try writing a reflective blog or diary to keep track of the lessons you have learnt and refer back to it when needed - click on the LearnHigher link on the right for more information about being reflective

Translate your feedback into SMART goals - Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Timely

Get to know students on your course in the year above- students who are a year or two ahead of you will have lots of useful experience and insight to be learnt from