Peer editing is a good way for students to review each others work. What is Peer Editing is a very detailed and helpful video to grow familiar with the concept. As the name implies you want somebody who is the same age or working on the same assignments. This is just to make sure there is a common connection and the person reviewing your work is reliable when it comes to giving out recommendations. You do not want someone peer editing your work if they do not really know what they are doing or not familiar with the subject matter. Also before reviewing someone else's' work be sure YOU know the subject matter.
Peer Editing with Perfection Tutorial takes us through some of the concepts of peer editing and how to apply them. When peer editing someone you must always be clear and precise with what you are recommending so they will know what needs to be addressed. Be constructive with your critique but do not be so harsh that you damage a working relationship with one of your peers. On the flip side you should not be so delicate and say it is great when it is not. You give them a glowing review and they turn it in only to find out they had five grammatical mistakes. Then they wonder why the person editing did not catch any of this. It is a delicate line but one that we must walk in order to get the best out of ourselves and those around us. Do not feel nervous or awkward if you are assigned to edit any of my posts. I know it is hard to believe but I make a few mistakes from time to time.
I love that you pointed out that the person doing the reviewing needs to make sure that they know subject matter, because if they don't then how would they know what corrections need to be made? I too make mistakes, pretty often actually, so don't be afraid to correct any of my posts either!
ReplyDeleteI like your flip side, you should't be so delicate to make a person believe their paper is correct when it's not. I really want to thank you for making me feel comfortable about making a comment on your blog. Your corrections are welcome. ( SMILE )
ReplyDeleteI agree, critiques should be straight forward, and not to delicate in feedback. It can be misleading if you "dance" around the truth to much. I do believe you need to make the approach in a kind, and positive manner though.
ReplyDeleteIt is very hard to believe! :)
ReplyDeleteThoughtful. Thorough. Well done.
I agree that when peer editing you have to be constructive and not harmful. Being honest and kind is even more important during these situations!
ReplyDeleteVery good. It is not always a person of the same age, but just as you pointed out it is someone you have a connection with by working on similar assignments in the same area of study.
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