Learning to Become Better at Peer Review

TIPS FOR PEER REVIEWING

Giving Criticism:

• Keep to the topic of the paper.

• Read aloud to the author.

• Write down responses on peer review sheet.

Giving Criticism:

• Annotate—write directly on the essay.

• Give oral feedback—talk to the author.

• Provide positive feedback as well.

Giving Criticism

• Ask yourself constructive questions such as, “What part of the essay works well?”

• Guide, don’t lead—give hints/tips rather than rewriting the paper.

• Give at least 3 pieces of advice.

Receiving Criticism:

• Be prepared! Bring all drafts.

• Be on time.

• Improve your listening skills.

• Take notes about what the peer reviewer is saying.

• Ask for clarification if needed.

CRITIQUING SYMBOLS YOU CAN USE:(from page 78)

*Great, I like it.

? Unclear or vague, not sure what it is.

__ Rewrite, perhaps this is awkward.

! Wow factor, something unexpected.

X Delete: not needed.

+Add, more information is needed.

We will use the peer review sheet on page 81.