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Peer Revision

If you write in a vacuum, you are liable to make mistakes no matter how carefully you write. We are human and we make mistakes. You might write a phrase sentence or paragraph makes sense to you because you what you trying to say. However, to others without the background or thinking process is going too confused at best.

However, the writing process is enhanced if you have another look at what you are trying to say. Certainly a teacher that allows rewrite is a good source, but what happens to that assignment that no rewrite? This is where the peer or group advising will help. You have practiced this in your English class, but it can apply in other classes or situations as well.

Role of the Writer

Come prepared with a meaningful sample of writing.

You are going to ask others to evaluate you, do not waster their time with a piece of work you threw together to meet an assignment deadline.

Make a copy for everyone who is going to read it.

Introduce your writing

Explain what you are trying to say, but do not explain what the whole paper is talking about.

Share your concerns with your fellow writers.

If you think the conclusion is weak say so and ask for advice.

If the opening has humor or an anecdote that might have problems ask for their opinion.

Role of Peer Revisor

Use the peer Revision form.

There are four sections that require general feedback as to your input to making the paper better.

Evaluating the rough draft.

Review the rough draft for completeness and correct structure.

Then CRISP one body paragraph.

Make comments on strong and weak aspects of the paper.

Insert suggetions where appropriate.

If some thing needs improvement, suggest a way to accomplish this. Do not be afraid of making suggestions that might be in error, this is how you learn.

Do not create a hit list without corrections. This is an excellent way to create a defensive environment.
Keep them positive and constructive.

Vague comments like”great job” are not helpful.

Ask questions of the author if unclear on what they have said.

Listen to other comments

As the other members of the group make their observations process them into your own writing.

As you hear ideas even though they are not directed at you they make more sense and you might be more open to them.

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