Peer editing is used for students to help their fellow classmates edit and review their work. Normally, there are two people sitting beside each other to review any positive or negative things going on in a paper. Peer editing is a skill that is not easily mastered. It should be practiced many times to really get a feel for how it works. It is very important to be supportive and kind to your peer and not pick at them or be too bossy.
There are three rules to go by when you get ready to peer edit. First, start with a compliment. No one wants to hear they aren't a good writer or needs to really improve on their grammar skills. Be kind to your classmate(s). The second rule is to make good suggestions they can use in their work. It may be capitalization, indention, commas, or run on sentences that they need to edit. Say it. Don't just say, "You have errors that you need to find and correct". The last rule ties in with my last sentence. Corrections will more than likely need to be made. It's important to help them see their error and also help them know why it's wrong. No matter what the issue is, be positive and kind to your classmate when you peer edit.
Hi Cortnee! Your blog post was very informative. You are right, peer editing is not easily mastered. We worry about others feelings just like we would want others to worry about ours. I believe if the classmates follow your advice, any suggestions will be taken kindly. Always remember to add a pretty picture to bring color to your words to help them shine through more. Good luck this semester!
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