Saturday, June 5, 2010
Peer Reviews
How do I feel about peer reviews? Well, I've never had to do a peer review believe it or not. I actually do not have a problem with it though. I think peer reviews give someone other than the writer a opportunity to voice their opinion on the paper that is being written. I would not have a problem with someone giving their opinion on my paper. Another person's constructive criticism or opinion could help me become a better writer. There may be something that my peer could point out in my papper that might give me knowledge on how to improve my paper. I feel the same with me voicing my opinion on another peer's paper. I may be able to offer my peer some valuable information that could help them improve on their paper. However, I do feel that in peer review we should all give feedback and constructive criticism in a very respectful way. I just think of peer review as a way of getting helpful feedback on an assignment. I never take anything personal. I just grow from what my peer has to offer.
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I totally agree and yet sometimes I am afraid that I will offend someone with what I say or in the way that I say it. I used to work for customer relations, talking on the phone, and you always had to be careful with your tone of voice because the customer can't see your face, they can only hear your voice. Here your fellow classmate can't even do that. I am always afraid of offending someone with the way I say things. I want to be constructive in the criticism that I give and only mean to be helpful and I hope that my fellow classmates (friends) all take it that way.
ReplyDeleteI actually enjoy receiving peer reviews from my classmates. I just feel uncomfortable critizing anybodys paper but I try to kind in mind what I saying. The last thing I would want to do is offend someone with a peer review. I agree, the best criticism to give to classmates should be constructive. To me, peer reviews should be handled in a sensitive manner.
ReplyDeleteYes, this is so true. It's nice to know that my peers consider being constructive as well as repectful in peer review. Thank you for your comments!
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