CPD type
Workshop
Supervisor experience
All supervisor levels
Intervention lead author
Dr Roisin Astell, University of York
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Released as part of
Phase 1
Piloting feedback deadline
31 March 2026
Page last updated
23 September 2025
This practical workshop explores how research supervisors can provide clear, constructive, and supportive feedback that enhances doctoral researchers’ writing development and confidence. As part of the session, supervisors are encouraged to reflect on their current practices and explore evidence-informed strategies and tools that support both clarity and independence.
Learning objectives
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
recognise the characteristics of effective feedback
evaluate and refine their own feedback practices
use tools and strategies to enhance feedback clarity and mutual understanding
encourage independence and critical thinking in PGRs by using reflective and collaborative feedback approaches.
Delivery format & timings
60-minute session delivered either in person or online
Criteria alignment with the UKCGE's Good Supervisory Practice Framework
Theme(s)
Writing and feedback
What is included in this resource pack?
Giving feedback on PGR writing_Facilitator Manual [.PDF]: This manual outlines how to deliver and adapt the workshop.
Giving feedback on PGR writing_Facilitator Slides [.PPTX]: These PowerPoint slides can be used for both in-person and online sessions.
Giving feedback on PGR writing_Expectation Tool [.PDF]: This can be printed out for those in the in-person session and shared afterwards with all attendees.
Giving feedback on PGR writing_Cover letter template [.DOCX]: This can be printed out for those in the in-person session and shared afterwards with all attendees.
Extra optional material:
Giving feedback on PGR writing_Case Study [.PDF]: If you are scaling up the session, print out this case study for the in-person session to give to attendees. You can print one copy per person or give the table a couple of printed copies.
Resource pack format
All resource packs are in the form of a compressed zip folder. To unzip and access all the contents of the zipped folder, press and hold (or right-click) the folder, select "Extract All" and then follow the on-screen instructions.