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Lecture on editing/proofreading, page 19.
Talked about peer review, what it is, why it's useful, etc.
Peer review is simply having a peer (fellow student) review/read your writing. This is commonly done in writing classes in the rough draft stage of production. Often when we are very familiar with a piece, we can miss or overlook errors or areas that might be confusing or need clarification. If we are struggling with the introduction or conclusion, a peer may be able to offer some fresh insight.
Both the writer and the reviewer benefit from this process. It's always good to receive feedback on our writing. This helps us improve and communicate more clearly. When you critically review someone's work, it helps you develop your own revision skills. Maybe you will see a strategy that you haven't tried before. Perhaps you will see something that you want to steer clear of doing in your own writing.
We are not simply looking for what's "wrong" in a piece of work, but also what is done well! We all have strengths and weaknesses; learning to identify them will help us to become more successful.
We traded papers with someone and did a basic peer review session.
I collected the productivity papers and working documents.
Read page 19 for more details on editing/proofreading.
** Monday 2/7 we will be attending the Basics for Success workshop during class. Please meet at COM 319 instead of ATB 132; I will be there waiting for you. DUE FRIDAY: Type a 200 word reaction. This was previously an extra credit option, but will now be required. Let me know if you have any questions.**
Also looking ahead: on Wednesday 2/9 we will be having our visit to The Writing Center (LIB 308) during class.
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