AutoDraft overview
AutoDraft helps you prepare a first draft of a self, peer, upward, or manager review. Windy uses the review questions, available context, selected observations, and material you add. An observation is a point about the work that can support an answer. You select the observations to use. You can add examples that Windmill does not have. AutoDraft saves editable answers. It does not submit the review. Check the draft and make corrections before submission.Prepare a draft
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Open AutoDraft
Open your review in Windmill. Select Begin AutoDraft on the start screen or the review page. After you start a review, select AutoDraft at the top of the page.If you already entered text, Windmill warns that AutoDraft will replace your answers. Select Continue to AutoDraft to proceed or Keep my answers to cancel. Earlier answers remain in answer history.
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Review the context and add notes
Read the context for the review period. Add written notes, record a voice note, or add a document. Include missing examples and explain points you agree or disagree with.If you record a voice note, check the transcript and correct errors before you draft the review.
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Select observations for each question
Read each text question and select the observations you agree with. Check source references where available. Add your own observations when needed. You do not need to select an observation that does not apply.
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Choose how the draft reads
On How it reads, select the available voice and length options. These options help Windy use the writing style you want. Also choose how Windy uses your observations. See Supporting observations.
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Draft and check the review
Select Draft review. When the draft is ready, check each answer. Correct facts and add missing details. Complete ratings and other answer choices yourself before you submit.
Supporting observations
On How it reads, Supporting observations controls how much Windy adds from the observations you selected. Your judgments, priorities, and instructions stay the same with both options.
Start with Use where needed when your notes already say what you want. Choose Add relevant supporting detail when your notes are short and you want more examples in the review.