how would you encourage a relucant peer reviewer
Posted by SraHendry on Tuesday, August 22, 2006 at 9:56pm.
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The purpose of peer review is to give both students an opportunity to gain insight in writing style and syntax without formal instruction. Sometimes it is beneficial to read an essay written on the same topic from a different perspective. It also can help to see how other people express similar ideas.
As you edit your classmate's paper, you are giving suggestions within the other student's learning level and when you receive your paper back, you get feedback as to how readable your paper is and error that stand out.
For the reluctant peer reviewer I'd encourage you to glean from every paper you read. You will find different perspectives, vocabulary, and organizational tools that you can use in future papers. Everything you read becomes a part of you. What you do with it is up to you. Enjoy the process.
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Posted by SraJMcGin on Tuesday, August 22, 2006 at 10:07am.
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… First of all, most of us hate to find our OWN mistakes! It is much more fun to find other people's mistakes! By doing this it becomes a type of "scavenger hunt" and some advantages are: to learn the types of common mistakes in writing, because then you can avoid these kinds of errors. An important aspect is to write a positive review as we like to hear "positive reinforcement" and usually tune out "negative" comments. To encourage my students I required at least one peer review per essay. Then, not only did the "author" of the essay have the opportunity to correct errors before I got the paper, but the reviewer also earned extra points for all the helpful comments.
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To encourage a reluctant peer reviewer, you can try the following approaches:
1. Explain the benefits: Highlight the importance of peer review in the learning process. Emphasize that reviewing someone else's work can provide valuable insights and help improve both the reviewer's and the writer's writing skills. Mention that it allows for exposure to different perspectives, vocabulary, and organizational tools.
2. Make it fun: Shift the perspective from a chore to an enjoyable activity. Encourage the reluctant peer reviewer to see it as a type of "scavenger hunt" where they can find common writing mistakes and learn how to avoid them. By framing it as a game, it can make the process more engaging and less daunting.
3. Offer positive reinforcement: People respond better to positive feedback than negative criticism. Encourage the reviewer to focus on providing constructive and supportive comments to the writer. Explain that positive reinforcement can motivate and inspire writers to further improve their work. Highlight that providing helpful feedback can earn the reviewer extra points or rewards.
4. Set a requirement: If possible, make peer review a mandatory part of the writing or learning process. By setting a minimum number of peer reviews per essay or assignment, it becomes an integral part of the overall evaluation. This can help alleviate any reluctance and ensure participation from all students.
Remember, it's important to create a supportive and encouraging environment where peer review is seen as a collaborative effort rather than a judgmental one.