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	Constructive Criticism
		Criticism, or the generation of "evaluative judgments," is often painful or difficult to "give" or "receive." If handled appropriately by both the person criticized and the person being criticized, critical feedback can promote constructive growth in individuals and relationships.
		Criticism can be promoted if the critic first invites criticism of his or her own behavior.
		By inviting criticism, a person can create a situation in which her or his criticism of another is perceived as appropriate.
	oregonstate.edu /instruct/comm440-540/criticism.htm (540 words)

	Constructive criticism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Constructive criticism is the process of offering valid and well-reasoned opinions about the work of others, usually involving both positive and negative comments, in a friendly manner rather than an oppositional one.
		Constructive criticism is more likely to be accepted if the criticism is focused on the recipient's work or behavior.
		Adopting the most effective style of criticism should be tempered by the cultural context, the recipient's personality, and nature of the relationship between provider and recipient.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Constructive_criticism (409 words)

	Critic - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Criticism in general terms means democratic judgement over the suitability of an subject for the intended purposes, as opposed to the authoritarian command, which is meant as an absolute realization of the authority's will, thus not open for debate.
		Constructive criticism is a form of communication, in which a person tries to correct the behavior of another in an non-authoritarian way, and is generally, a diplomatic approach about what another person is doing socially incorrect.
		It is 'constructive' as opposed to a command or an insult and is meant as a peaceful and benevolent approach.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Criticism (824 words)

	The Art of Constructive Criticism (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		It is criticism when it focuses on standards; it is constructive when it articulates those standards so that the shortcomings in a piece of writing can be dealt with.
		They dodge the issue of criticism, except in the case where the text being critiqued is so excellent, so far removed from improvement that there is nothing left to do but to express wonderment and pleasure.
		Criticism minimally expresses to an author,"There are standards which are relevant here that your paper does not meet." To be constructive, the critic must go beyond, indeed, avoid simple formulations like,
	www.newfoundations.com /EGR/Criticism.html (336 words)

	Constructive Criticism
		Constructive criticism is a way of encouraging others to change without alienating them.
		Imagine another situation where you might use constructive criticism in your group.
		Constructive criticism requires that you put yourself in the receiver’s shoes and imagine how your criticism will be interpreted.
	www.uwstout.edu /skills/group/constructiveCriticism (275 words)

	Constructive Critism
		Constructive criticism is a very important factor in life.
		Not just in the world of literature, but in every day life, constructive criticism is often times a deciding factor in how someone does their work.
		Constructive criticism can be applied in a number of ways, however the most prevalent way is easily just thinking out what you think of something, putting it down on paper (or on a screen), making it sound educated (with proper spelling, grammar etc..) and posting it.
	www.rpgclassics.com /fanfics/sorcconstructive.shtml (822 words)

	Songwriting Surveys - How do you tell the difference between constructive criticism and "pulling you down"?
		Constructive criticism is, for me, telling me not only why the didn't like the song, but what about it they didn't like and how I could make it better.
		Constructive criticism is when the person is willing to tell you how you can improve your songs, basically.
		But good constructive criticism will say, "You know, that phrase is really awkward" or "I don't think the music works very well there" or "Hmm...how about you try saying it this way instead." As far as where it comes from, well...the best sources are the people you trust to be honest with you.
	www.musesmuse.com /surv-critique.html (4349 words)

	Constructive Criticism? - The Indigo Belly Dance - tribe.net (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		I have to say, the only time I really internalize criticism in an entirely positive and constructive sense is when I'm in a class or I'm specifically asking for input--times when I'm looking to construct with the criticism in mind.
		I suppose if a criticism were pertinent to a discussion, for example a discussion on good/bad teaching techniques, and someone wrote, "My teacher does such and such," I could see the value in sharing that information but not attaching a name to it.
		If I ran across something that was constructive criticism then I would probably be pleased for the honesty and use it to improve my dancing, but I would still prefer it if people were to contact me in person in some form.
	yogaandtheindigo.tribe.net /thread/3b46aa08-6bd1-480f-bc13-5a1d4ef740de (9097 words)

	constructive - Definitions from Dictionary.com
		constructing or tending to construct; helping to improve; promoting further development or advancement (opposed to destructive): constructive criticism.
		constructing or tending to construct or improve or promote development; "constructive criticism"; "a constructive attitude"; "a constructive philosophy"; "constructive permission" [ant: destructive]
		Most mathematicians are perfectly happy with non-constructive proofs; however, the constructive approach is popular in theoretical computer science, both because computer scientists are less given to abstraction than mathematicians and because intuitionistic logic turns out to be the right theory for a theoretical treatment of the foundations of computer science.
	dictionary.reference.com /browse/constructive (421 words)

	The CAFE » General Topics » Constructive Criticism (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Constructive criticism is adding insight to a design or project where the developer or artist walks away with honest opinions, but also something to change or ponder.
		If you think constructive criticism is stupid or pointless then you truly haven't worked in an enviroment where 10-20 people could examine a comp before you even add color to it.
		I think if we all took an extra minute or two to add some constructive CandC there would be an increase in activity and the results would be beneficial to both the person that posted the piece and the critic.
	www.photoshopcafe.com /cafe/viewthread.php?tid=35534 (740 words)

	Constructive Criticism
		In no circumstances the student will face a constructive criticism from his mentor, because if he's wrong he has to understand why he's wrong, and if he's right he has to be given a chance to defend his original idea.
		So in order to do some constructive criticism on ConstructiveCriticism I propose that a better variant would be a two step constructive criticism : first the group analyzes as extensively as possible the merits and faults of the first idea/solution, second the group jointly looks for alternative ways.
		Criticism of past acts might not be productive, but if there is hope that future bad acts might be minimized through discussion/analysis/criticism, it has a benefit.
	c2.com /cgi/wiki?ConstructiveCriticism (1860 words)

	On healthy, constructive criticism \| The-Tidings.com
		The task of being critical is not to rid oneself of all bias, but instead to have the correct bias, to think and feel through the right software.
		A good critic, therefore, is someone who agitates for fairness, objectivity, depth, wholeness and aesthetics, without first self-defining himself or herself as belonging to one camp or the other.
		True criticism, unlike so much of what tries to pass itself off as criticism today, is, first of all, marked by a deep compassion.
	www.the-tidings.com /2006/1027/rolheiser.htm (856 words)

	How to Give Constructive Criticism
		Remember, your goal with criticism is to educate, not to punish or embarrass or to seek revenge against the child.
		It helps when you give criticism to visualize things from your child’s perspective and couch your words is such a way that your child knows clearly you understand him.
		If it is clear to the child that he did something wrong and if the child feels bad about what was done and he is not likely to repeat it, there is nothing added by acknowledging his misdeed.
	addadhdadvances.com /criticism.html (2035 words)

	AskMen.com - Criticism
		Fighting back, arguing or being disrespectful in the face of constructive criticism serve no purpose except to escalate what may be a minor correction into a major issue.
		Willingness to accept constructive criticism and act upon it is a sign of maturity and professionalism.
		Criticism from a client, on the other hand, is rarely based on jealousy and is far more likely to be a thinly disguised product or service complaint.
	www.askmen.com /money/successful_100/111_success.html (726 words)

	Criticism Strengthens CommUnity (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		If some honest criticism was given and accepted, we could all work on this problem individually and collectively to ensure that Muslims and their events are punctual.
		And when someone tried to stop the critical person, he interfered saying that if that Muslim did not criticize Umar he is not good for the Muslims and if Umar didn't listen to his criticism he was not good for the Ummah.
		The early Muslim community's dynamism and unity were not harmed by constructive criticism, partly because we had leaders who were open to questioning of their actions and willing to accept criticism.
	www.soundvision.com /info/muslims/criticism.asp (3290 words)

	LPO: The 4-1-1 on Constructive Criticism
		Some approaches for offering constructive criticism can be applied in all cases, and in all cases success depends on the agreements that are in place—and understood by both parties.
		Before offering criticism, check your own intentions for wanting to let someone else know what they've done wrong or what could be refined in their behavior or performance.
		In any discussion, and particularly one where you'll be offering criticism, it's important to listen, to ask questions, to ensure that you've made clear that what you're sharing is your perspective rather than a judgment or indictment of the other person.
	www.learningplaceonline.com /workplace/employees/criticism.htm (1047 words)

	Constructive Criticism
		Usually the goal in constructive criticism is to critique an individual so they will benefit or improve.
		His techniques needless to say reached the ultimate extreme in criticism, and were by far not that constructive.
		Constructive criticism must be used effectively if the receiver is to improve.
	www.peaceandhealing.com /criticism/constructive.asp (330 words)

	Compare Prices and Read Reviews on Patti Hathaway - Giving and Receiving Feedback: Building Constructive Communication ...
		Constructive criticism - the process of making suggestions and giving feedback in a constructive, non-threatening manner - is an extremely helpful way of dealing with people.
		Now, maybe I misunderstood the author's message, but she seemed to be saying that the men's way of handling things was better for their self-image and led to their being able to handle constructive criticism better.
		A number of other helpful and related issues are discussed, such as when you want to give constructive feedback, whether feedback should be public or private, and so on.
	www.epinions.com /content_69793582724 (1509 words)

	The Islamtoday.Com English section supervised by Sheikh Salman Al-Oadah
		They, themselves, practiced criticism in a number of ways, using constructive criticism as a means to keep their community free from misguidance and error.
		If they had a deep understanding of the true nature of their decisions, they would welcome criticism, recognizing that it is another whole sphere of awareness for recognizing the shortcomings in their decisions.
		Constructive criticism is an important part of what it takes to overcome such hurdles.
	www.islamtoday.com /showme2.cfm?cat_id=35&sub_cat_id=779 (1875 words)

	Baseball coaching with constructive criticism
		In addition to that if they are also criticized by a parent or coach, it can lead to a player losing confidence in his ability and playing tentative for fear of making another mistake.
		It didn't mean he wasn't critical of his players, but he would provide feedback in a way that was beneficial.
		Constructive criticism is the process of providing both positive and negitive comments in a friendly helpful manner, instead of a negative manner.
	www.qcbaseball.com /philosophy/constructive_criticism1.aspx (977 words)

	A constructive criticism of Israel (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Beyond its criticisms of individuals, the report pointed to "deep-seated factors" that contributed to a perception -- both among Arabs and Israelis -- that Israeli-Arabs are second-class citizens in the Jewish state.
		Inside critics are always entitled to demand more of their own government and need not look to other countries for comparison, but outside critics may not properly impose a non-comparative double standard on one country without comparative criticism of others.
		In making comparative criticism, it must also be remembered why Israel has more than a million Arab citizens, while Jordan does not have a single Jewish citizen, and Egypt, Iraq and other Arab nations which had large Jewish populations for millennia, now are essentially Judenrein.
	www.freerepublic.com /focus/f-news/983615/posts (1196 words)

	Kare Anderson : Handling Criticism With Honesty and Grace (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Picture you both staring at the criticism, the third point in the triangle, to work through the comments, rather than staring each other down, where one person has to be wrong.
		Whether the criticism is "justified' or not, if you attempt to avoid discussing it, it will loom larger in everyone's minds that heard it and stick to you like fly paper, as you attempt to move on.
		When criticized, you are more likely to find resolutions sooner when the other person comes to trust your positive intent.
	www.pertinent.com /articles/communication/kareCom8.asp (2086 words)

	Criticism - Activity Based Management Article
		To decide if criticism you've received is valid and useful, it is helpful to define the root cause of the critic's comment.
		If your critic is from a different "political" party, their criticism may be rooted in opinion, not fact.
		Unsigned notes indicate one of two things: the critic either didn't have enough conviction to put their name to it or the sole intent was to hurt, not help you.
	www.icms.net /criticism.htm (2101 words)

	CRITICISM: CONSTRUCTIVE OR CONSTRICTIVE?
		Critical comments can be destructive and damaging in the lives of other people.
		Criticism of others is always the bad fall-out of unchecked and uncontrolled pride.
		The Lord not only heard the criticism (a fact we tend to overlook when we criticize others!), but He disciplined Miriam and Aaron for their sin.
	www.growingchristians.org /dfgc/criticis.htm (1535 words)

	AskMen.com - Constructive criticism
		“Truly, constructive criticism conveys that indispensable degree of honesty through a combination of credibility and skilled diplomacy,” she said.
		The efficacy of constructive criticism is in direct proportion to the credibility of its source.
		Facts in the form of criticisms that are impossible to dispute act as an arsenal of stealth weaponry.
	www.askmen.com /fashion/how_to_250/275_how_to.html (740 words)

	The 4-1-1 On Constructive Criticism.
		Before offering criticism, check your own intentions for wanting to let someone else know what they' ve done wrong or what could be refined in their behavior or performance.
		Before providing constructive feedback, it would be great to ask questions and learn more about how the other person understood his role and assignments, how they understand any agreements, what they thought you or others expected of him, and how he felt about his performance on those contributions to date.
		In any discussion, and particularly one where you' ll be offering criticism, it' s important to listen, to ask questions, to ensure that you' ve made clear that what you' re sharing is your perspective rather than a judgment or indictment of the other person.
	www.inc.com /articles/2001/08/23257.html (1185 words)

	Anger Management Meditation - Constructive Criticism - Meditation
		If a verbal criticism is presented to us in a calm manner, with kindness, then we might consider what is being offered - it may contain something useful to us, a new tool for us to use in our daily living.
		The bottom line is that constructive criticism is only useful when given and received in calmness and kindness - in the spirit of sharing from a caring attitude.
		When giving constructive advice we only preserve our peace and contentment if we remember that it is the other's choice to follow or not.
	www.bellaonline.com /articles/art31661.asp (557 words)

	Gulfnews: Be candid with old friends
		I agree that negative criticism is very destructive and disheartening, but many people take any form of criticism as being negative and therefore either disregard what is being said or take the issue personally.
		Unfortunately, though, criticism always engenders hostility against the critic because most people do not like to be criticised in any way, shape or form.
		For whatever the criticism, it is often taken personally and as being a sleight upon the person in general and the target of the criticism in particular.
	www.gulfnews.com /opinion/columns/nation/10080118.html (699 words)

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