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Sunday, February 2, 2014

Blog Post #3

What is Peer Editing? - The word peer is most commonly known as someone around the same age as you. Editing is when you revise or make changes to something. There are 3 steps in the peer editing process. Step one- use compliments and always stay positive. Step two-make suggestions about how to make their writing better. This could also include word choice, using detail and organization. Step three-making corrections. When making corrections in peer editing always look for punctuation, grammar, the use of proper sentences and most importantly spelling. When peer editing always remember to stay positive, be very specific about what you are editing and also and complete all three of the above steps listed.

Peer Edit with Perfection- Peer editing can be a lot of fun done in the correct way. In this slide show it shows different ways to stay positive, be specific and using the three steps of compliments, suggestions and corrections are also used. When peer editing always stay positive. Maybe tell them what they did right before immediately jumping to what needs to be corrected. This technique could also be used in the compliment step. When peer editing it is also very important to stay specific and that the reader knows what you are trying to tell them to make their work better. Word choice, using detail, sentence structure and topic are also every important things to check while peer editing.

Writing Peer Review- peer editing is not meant to be used as a mean technique. It is supposed to be very helpful to the writer. Word choice as the editor is also as important as the writer’s word choice. There are many different ways to peer edit in the wrong way. Always remember to stay positive, make suggestions and follow the well known three steeps. The steps include being, using compliments, making suggestions and also helping correct the mistakes. While using these steps the peer editing process has been known to run much more smoothly. These steps are used nationwide and in many class rooms around the world.

2 comments:

  1. These three steps are very helpful when editing one's peers. I think it is very important for the editor to remain positive. That can make or break the entire situation. Most people are more open to corrections and suggestions when they are positively articulated.

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  2. Where are your links to the videos and slideshow? It's important (and required) to have links to your sources so your readers can see them, too! Also, don't forget to add alt/title modifiers to your pictures.

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