Course Evaluation Form for Technical Editing

This form is a modification of MSU Form C--Apprentice Format: Skill Development

This form provides an opportunity for you to evaluate the course and to evaluate the instructor's and your own performance.

This survey is divided into the following sections:

Fill out the information in each section as requested. Then, submit the form. You will receive a confirmation message.

Background information

Please provide the requested information:

  1. What is your name? (Optional)

  1. What is your class standing?

    freshman sophomore junior senior graduate student other
  1. Select the course that you are evaluating?


  2. Is this course,

in your major, in your minor, required (but not in major or minor), or other?
  3. Estimate your use of the following resources:
    5.1 On average, how many hours (not including time spent in class) did you spend on this class per week?
    5.2 What percentage of the reading assignments did you read? 
  1. How would you rate the textbook(s) used for the course?

excellent very good good fair poor
  2. What grade do you expect to receive?

A B C D F P NC I
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General evaluation of the course

Using a 1 to 5 to scale, where 1 is low and 5 is high, please rate

    High (5) <--------> Low (1)
8. The course as a whole 5 4 3 2 1
9. The instructor's contribution to the course 5 4 3 2 1
10. Use of class time 5 4 3 2 1
11. Instructor's interest in whether students learned 5 4 3 2 1
12. Amount you learned in the course 5 4 3 2 1
13. Evaluative and grading techniques (tests, papers, projects, etc.) 5 4 3 2 1
14. Clarity of student responsibilities and requirements 5 4 3 2 1

Using a scale where 3 is successful and 1 is unsuccessful, please rate your success at meeting the course goals: 

    Successful (3) <--> Unsuccessful (1)
15. to edit a variety of types of documents typical of those found in many work settings: policies and procedures, newsletters or brochures, reports, documentation, and manuscripts   3  2  1
16. to develop copyediting skills (emphasizing spelling, capitalization, grammar, and punctuation) through frequent in-class exercises   3  2  1
17. to develop comprehensive editing skills (emphasizing style, organization, and format) through frequent in-class exercises and through longer editing assignments   3  2  1
18. to develop computer-assisted writing and editing abilities (including the ability to edit online) and to become familiar with software appropriate to such tasks   3  2  1
19. to develop collaborative writing and editing strategies as well as critical thinking, creative thinking, and problem-solving skills   3  2  1
20. to become familiar with research on technical editing and with standard reference and technical books useful to the technical editor   3  2  1
21. to edit one or more documents written in a markup language   3  2  1
22. to develop documentation skills   3  2  1
23. to develop production management skills   3  2  1
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Feedback to the instructor

Using a 1 to 5 to scale, where 1 is low and 5 is high, please rate

    High (5) <--------> Low (1)
24. Opportunity for practicing what was learned 5 4 3 2 1
25. Sequential development of skills 5 4 3 2 1
26. Explanations of underlying rationales for new techniques or skills 5 4 3 2 1
27. Demonstrations of expected skills 5 4 3 2 1
28. Student confidence in instructor's knowledge 5 4 3 2 1
29. Recognition of student progress by instructor 5 4 3 2 1
30. Freedom allowed to develop own skills and ideas 5 4 3 2 1
31. Tailoring of instructions to varying student skill levels 5 4 3 2 1
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Comments

  1. What are the major strengths and weaknesses of the instructor?



  2. What aspects of this course were most beneficial to you?



  3. What do you suggest to improve the course?



  4. Please comment on the grading procedures and exams.



  5. Please comment on the use of hardware and software in the course.



  6. Please comment on the textbook(s) or readings for the course.


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Form submission

Thank you for taking the time to evaluate the course and materials.

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Roland Nord
Last Revised: December 21, 2007