Providing written commentary on essays to students in English has long been a challenge for instructors. With increasing numbers of students being placed in classrooms, it can be difficult to deliver an adequate amount of feedback without taxing too much of teachers' time. Consequently, the author wanted to know what feedback students valued most from instructors in college level English courses. Through two surveys and informal conversations, the researcher discovered that students do, in fact, value detailed and meticulous feedback. The author also experimented with providing feedback through highlighting mistakes in conjunction with an error correction guide. This method could potentially ease the burden of English instructors across all levels of education. Students in online and face-to-face classes were queried for this research article. The results indicate that learners appreciate honesty, constructive criticism, and the opportunity to be proactive in their learning.