| Subitem | Insufficient | Sufficient | Good | Excellent | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Points | Explanation | Points | Explanation | Points | Explanation | Points | Explanation | |
| Usability | 0 | Feedback does not contain any of the required elements* | 2 | Feedback contains 1 element | 4 | Feedback contains 2 elements | 6 | Feedback contains all 3 elements |
| Context | 0 | Feedback is not clear and does not contain examples | 2 | Feedback is clear, but does not contain examples or has not been placed into context | 4 | Feedback is clear and examples are present, and/or context is clear | ||
| Structure | 0 | Structure is absent* | 1 | Feedback elements are present, but not in the correct order* | 2 | Correct structure* | ||
| Applicability | 0 | Feedback is not applicable | 1 | Feedback is partially applicable | 2 | Feedback is applicable next study year | ||
| Answer to the question | 0 | Feedback does not answer the feedback question | 1 | Feedback partly answers the feedback question | 2 | Feedback fully answers the feedback question | ||
| Language | 0 | Feedback answer is offensive towards the program | 1 | Feedback answer is neutral | 2 | Feedback is written as an “I-message” | ||
| Spelling and grammar | 0 | ≥ 3 spelling and grammar mistakes | 1 | 1-3 mistakes and grammar errors, or use of half sentences | 2 | No mistakes in spelling and grammar | ||
Each feedback answer is scored on all seven subitems. The maximum number of points per feedback answer is 20. Items “usability” and “context” had a maximum score of 6 respectively 4 points, while other items had a maximum score of 2 points. *Feedback elements were: opinion, argumentation and a suggestion for improvement. This was also the correct order to receive 2 points for structure.
Int J Med Educ. 2023; 14:147-154; doi: 10.5116/ijme.64f6.df43