Blog Post #3

What is Peer Editing? & Peer Edit with Perfection Tutorial

        I learned from watching What is Peer Editing? and  Peer Edit with Perfection that peer editing is when someone your own age comments on someone that same age written work. The comments the peers makes on this written work should compliment, offer suggestions, and corrections. One note I will take from both videos is to stay POSITIVE. No one constantly wants negative criticism on their work, simply because it can be discouraging to writer. I learned that should always compliment their written work first. Complimenting first gives the writer some positive feedback over the possible negative feedback. Suggestions would come second and need to have specific instruction. For example, telling the writer the exact sentence that he/she may need to consider rewording, or even pointing on where he/she began getting off topic. Finally make sure to check for grammatical errors or any other writing errors.

Writing Peer review Top 10 Mistakes

          Writing Peer Review Top 10 Mistakes discusses the correct and incorrect way to peer edit. This video displays the different types of peer editors that are not properly peer editing. Picky Patty, who points out all "little" negative mistakes. For example, she points out to the writer too much space between a word. Whatever William who does not care about his mistakes, and is satisfied with a D+. Then there's Social Sammy who talks to everyone around him, asking silly questions. Jean the Generalizer points out mistakes, but is not specific enough. For example, she tells the writer he spelled some words wrong, but not which words.

         Mean Margaret is exactly that, giving all negative and discouraging feedback. Loud Larry compliments very well, but is so loud he is discussing it with the entire class. Pushy Paula wants it done her way and is NEVER wrong. Off-Task Oliver is  starts off focusing on the assignment then ends up talking about a birthday party or a game. Speedy Sandy speeds through the peer editing not giving time for the writer to see and correct the mistakes. Finally, is Defensive Dave who takes the suggestions personally, which is something you can't do when someone is helping you to become a better writer. I learned from this video that you need to be positive and direct when peer editing. It is all about the approach and manner when peer editing.