Student Perceptions of Teacher Comments

The study investigates the factors contributing to writing apprehension among college students, highlighting how instructor comments can influence this barrier. It examines comment placement, appearance, tone, and completeness, revealing that while only comment tone directly affects writing apprehension scores, other aspects like placement and color influence student perceptions of tone. The research involved a survey administered to freshmen and seniors, with statistical analyses indicating a complex relationship between comment characteristics and students' writing confidence.