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Get early feedback to improve your work

Feedback is an essential component of the writing process. Seeking feedback on early draft versions of your work can have a range of benefits, from improving the quality of your work to helping you grow as a writer. Here are just a few of the key benefits of seeking feedback on your writing:

1. Identifying blind spots: One of the most significant benefits of seeking feedback on your writing is that it can help you identify blind spots in your work. When you spend a lot of time writing, it can be easy to become too close to your work and miss mistakes, repeated phrases or inaccurate references. Feedback from others can help you to identify these blind spots and areas for improvement.
    

2. Improving the quality of your work: Feedback can also help you improve the overall quality of your writing. By receiving feedback from others, you can gain insights into how your work is being perceived and what changes you can make to improve it. Whether it's improving your grammar and spelling or refining your ideas, feedback can help you take your writing to the next level.

3. Boosting your confidence: While it can be nerve-wracking to receive feedback on your writing, it can also be incredibly rewarding. Positive feedback can boost your confidence and motivate you to continue writing. Even negative feedback can be helpful, as it can give you a clear idea of what you need to work on to improve.
    

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All SHU students can use Studiosity's Writing Feedback service, which provides detailed feedback on your written work within 48 hours. The feedback focuses on your structure, language and style, spelling and grammar, and referencing. Submitting to Studiosity early - even if your work is a rough draft - will give you plenty of time to reflect on the feedback and implement any changes.