Peer Review of Writing √ §

What if you could get students actively involved in their own learning and have them understand that writing is, fundamentally, a form of communication among real people? Done well, peer review of writing can help do that. Yet students often view it as busywork. They aren’t sure what the point is, nor how they’re supposed to do it, so they don’t give it much effort. In that case, it’s not surprising that they say they don’t learn much from their peers’ comments.

In this session, co-sponsored with the Writing Board, we will hear how some instructors have used peer review effectively to help their students develop their writing skills and discuss ideas from attendees. Panelists include Carol Fitzpatrick (English) and Michelle Starz-Gaiano (Biological Sciences).

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