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Writing, Style & Evaluation Justifications
A good decision is easier to trust when the reasoning is clear
Many evaluation tasks ask for a short explanation. The goal is not to write an essay; it is to identify the most important evidence supporting your judgment.
Decision → Evidence → Impact
- Decision: state which response is stronger or what issue exists
- Evidence: identify the exact detail
- Impact: explain why that detail matters under the rubric
Weak vs. strong feedback
Weak
- A is better.
- B feels weird.
- This is bad.
Strong
- Response A is stronger because it answers both requested parts, while Response B addresses only the first.
- The response uses technical jargon even though the user requested a beginner explanation.
Good evaluation writing is
- Specific
- Evidence-based
- Concise
- Neutral
- Tied to the rubric
Tone and audience
If the user asks for a professional email, slang may be inappropriate even if the message is understandable. If the user asks for a friendly text to a close friend, a highly formal tone may be less suitable.
Module summary
- Explain the most important reason, not every possible nitpick.
- Use evidence from the response.
- Keep tone neutral.
- Differentiate rubric violations from personal style preferences.
Quick check
Which feedback is stronger?
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Should personal preference override the rubric?
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