Ruth is the editor of Bliss, a lifestyle magazine. Rachel has written a substandard article for the magazine and Ruth has to give her feedback to help her improve the piece. Which of the following is the most effective way to offer feedback?
A) Ruth should mark out the faults in the article and send it back to Rachel.
B) Ruth should tell Rachel the shortcomings of her method and approach to writing.
C) Ruth should point out weak areas in the article and suggest alternative approaches.
D) Ruth should compare Rachel's methods to the standards of the magazine to bring out the flaws in the article.

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Option C is the most effective way to offer feedback because it points out the weak areas in the article and suggests alternative approaches to improve it. This approach is helpful in guiding the writer towards better writing without simply pointing out their mistakes. It also shows the writer some potential fixes they can make in future pieces.

Ruth Is the Editor of Bliss, a Lifestyle Magazine