Donts

Be dishonest/too friendly

Show favoritism

Correct anything or rewrite the paper

Mark all over it (youre not the writer)

Expect everyone to take all your advice

Be offended

Be stingy

Only correct grammar and punctuation

imitate the teacher

rush

cover too much

Dos

take your time

remember the author

balance your praise and criticism

give ideas and suggestions

ask questions

be specific; write in complete sentences; explain yourself

be honest; be yourself

be respectful

write in the margins and at the end

individualize your feedback