Peer Review I can provide feedback on a peer’s writing that will help them improve their writing for idea development and structure. I can revise my writing to strengthen focus, idea development, and structure.

Agenda Reverse Outline your own paper. Peer Review for revisions Revise your writing Agenda

Complete a reverse outline for your own research paper. In the left-hand margin, write down the topic of each paragraph. Try to use as few words as possible. When revising your own work, these notes should tell you if each paragraph is focused and clear. In the right-hand margin, write down how the paragraph topic advances the overall argument of the text. Again, be brief. When revising your own work, these notes should tell you if each paragraph fits in the overall organization of your paper. You may also notice that paragraphs should be shifted after completing this step. Reverse Outlining

Peer Review for REVISIONS Exchange papers with a partner. Follow the directions on the Peer Review handout, paying close attention to focus, idea development, and structure revisions that your partner needs to make. When you are finished reviewing your partner’s paper, you will peer-conference with each other, explaining what you see as your partner’s strengths and weaknesses. Peer Review for REVISIONS

Complete the self-reflection after your peer-conference is complete. Based on your partner’s feedback, revise your paper for focus, idea development, and structure. Revision

Exit Slip – Process reflection Was the peer-review an effective and helpful process for you? Did your partner give you useful feedback? As a peer reviewer, were the steps easy to follow and helpful in guiding through your partner’s paper? Exit Slip – Process reflection