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Self-assessment is valuable, but it has limits. You cannot always see your own weaknesses clearly — the blind spots are, by definition, invisible. External feedback from a knowledgeable reader can reveal problems you did not know existed and confirm strengths you were unsure about.
This lesson explains how to find feedback, what to ask for, and how to make the most of whatever feedback you receive.
| Self-Assessment | External Feedback |
|---|---|
| You know what you intended to argue | The reader knows what you actually argued |
| You may forgive unclear phrasing because you know what you meant | The reader experiences the confusion directly |
| You may not notice your own habits (overused phrases, structural patterns) | The reader notices repetition and patterns immediately |
| You may score yourself too generously or too harshly | An external reader provides a calibration point |
The critical insight: What you meant to write and what you actually wrote are not always the same thing. Only an external reader can tell you whether your intended argument came through clearly.
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