Blog Assignment #3

Peer Editing

Peer Editing

         I believe that peer editing can be very helpful and also harmful if done the wrong way. This video, titled "Writing Peer Review Top 10 Mistakes" that Dr. Strange recommended, is a great example of how to peer edit. It was also my favorite from the variety of videos he gave us. It uses the characters Picky Patty and Mean Margaret. Picky Patty criticized every mistake in her peer's paper; even ones that weren't noticeable. This is a huge mistake. You should always remember to only find the noticeable mistakes so that you won't overwhelm your peer. Mean Margaret was mean with her editing. She did not start off with compliments or tell her peer what she liked about their paper first. Be careful to not be mean while editing you could offend your peer and discourage them  from writing.

      Both the video "What is peer editing?" and the slideshow "Peer editing with perfection tutorial" were also great examples of peer editing. They gave in depth detail of how to correctly peer edit a paper. I learned that there are a few rules to follow while peer editing. Those are: Start off with compliments and saying what you like about your peer's paper. This can relax them and make editing not so intimidating. It also makes them feel like they have done at least one thing right. Secondly, to give suggestions. Yes, they may be your friend but the concept is to help them become better writers. So be honest with them. Lastly, don't forget to give corrections! That is the whole purpose of peer editing right? Be sure to be logical and not petty. Remember only the noticeable mistakes are important.

     I also feel that  Paige Ellis has a wonderful blog and gave a great lesson on peer editing. I like the quote she gives. It is very inspiring as a future teacher. "We are part of a learning community" -Dr. Strange.