First I think we need to understand exactly what peer editing is. "Peer editing means working with someone your own age to help improve, revise, and edit his or her writing." To peer edit effectively, one must have compliments, suggestions, and corrections. Beginning with a compliment shows the author what they did right before suggestions and corrections tell them what they did wrong. Suggestions should pertain to word choice and organization. Corrections should implicate spelling and grammar.
The most important thing to remember when peer editing is to stay positive. There is a fine line between constructive criticism and being a Mean Margaret; as future teachers, it is imperative that we find that balance. Peer editing is suppose to be helpful. We should apply the golden rule - treat others how you want to be treated. Put as much effort into your feedback as you would want someone to do for you. On the other hand, the people receiving the feedback need to be careful not to become Defensive Daves. I think Paige Ellis's said it best; "I believe that we are here to help one another achieve success, and that in doing so, peer editing, to be done effectively, should be a topic worthy of a blog post assignment."
Nice job Yancey, but no bullet points? I am kidding, I know how much you loath them.
ReplyDeleteMackenzie, I think you did a great job on your post. It is simple and to the point but well written and knowledgable. Adding the links to each site is a good idea as well, especially for others that might not be in our class.
ReplyDeleteI love how you covered all of the main points in each source for peer editing! It really helps getting the main idea across to readers. I also agree with the golden rule method, very clever! Good job on your blog post!
ReplyDeleteAnd so it became a blog post assignment. Now put what you have learned to work!
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