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Why Peer Response?
English 111
Sept. 11, 2014

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3. Why do Peer Response? You will get helpful feedback.
You will get a better perspective on the writing project.
You will get practice evaluating writing.
You will get practice accepting criticism.
Evaluating writing helps you learn about writing.

4. Concerns about Peer Response
What if I say something that upsets a classmate about her or his writing?
What if I give bad advice?

5. The 4 B’s for Giving Feedback*
Be tactful
Be honest
Be specific
Be yourself
*“Peer Response for Writing.” University Writing Center. Texas A&M University, Web. 7 Apr