Monday, February 18, 2013

Peer Review Thoughts


   What do you think the goal of peer review is or should be?
        
I think that the goal of peer review is to be able to constructively criticize each other’s work.

   Do you think peer review is helpful? Why or why not?

         I don’t think that peer review is helpful. Although I think that it can be used as a useful tool, I think most of the time it is not taken seriously or utilized to it’s full potential.

   As a writer, what do you want to know about your work? What kinds of feedback do you find most helpful?

                     As a writer I want to know if I’m on the right track. I want to know that I am doing the assignment correctly and in an interesting manner that is enjoyable for my audience.
       
   As a reviewer, what do you need (from both myself and the author) to provide the best feedback possible?
                    
                     As a reviewer I need the time to read through the paper a few times so I can review it to the best of my ability and to be able to talk to the author about the questions I have and explain to them the comments I make on their paper.
       
   What group sizes do you prefer (2 people, 5 people, etc.)?

                  I think that pairs work the best for peer review because as much time can be spent on a paper is needed and it’s not like a competition to see how many we can get through.


   How long do you prefer to work on peer review projects?
                    
                     One of the things I really like, is having the entire class time to be able to work on peer review projects. It gives enough time to
       
   Would you like to pick your own groups or have me select the pairings?

         I like picking my own group because I want a reviewer I know. I don’t want to have to be worried about judgment from a peer I don’t know. Although I understand that everyone has access to my work, I don’t want to embarrass myself if my work is totally off point and I would rather have someone that knows me (of my choice) review my work-in-progress because I think it is far less stressful.

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