Peer Review ENGL 106: FYC Beth Towle

Makes sure that ideas are being communicated clearly and effectively. Creates real, physical audience context. Helps writers and readers better see all parts of the rhetorical situation. Allows for exchange of ideas. Helps make us better readers of others’ work. Helps make us better writers of our own work. Why peer review?

What are the goals of peer review? As a reader: See how other writers work. Help a writer understand what works well in their paper and what could use improvement. Think more about your own paper and how to revise it. As a writer: Understand how well you are communicating your ideas and details. Understand how to read papers as a reader and not just a writer. Get feedback on what you are doing well and what you can improve upon. What are the goals of peer review?

Peer Review is a conversation. Ask lots of questions. “What do you mean by…” “Can you tell me more about…” “Why?” Talk about your papers at the same time, rather than separately. Be able to provide examples or show writer what you mean by certain comments. Writers: Don’t tell the reader how to read your paper. That defeats the entire point of written communication. Peer Review is a conversation.

Read for clarity of ideas and how those ideas are communicated DO DON’T Read as a reader Read for clarity of ideas and how those ideas are communicated Tell the writer what works well and what could work better Work as a team Have a conversation! Read as an evaluator Read for grammar and mechanical errors only Tell the writer only what is wrong with the paper Assume you know more about writing or the topic than the writer Have an interrogation!

What to look for in rhetorical analysis How is the writer engaging rhetorical principles and/or design for their chosen website? What support and evidence does the writer use to make their points? What examples, details, etc. help the writer make his/her ideas and explanations more clear? Is the report structured? Were you able to follow the progression of information? What to look for in rhetorical analysis