write 2 peer evaluation each for 200 words

WRITING PROJECT 1: Summary and Response Peer Response

Description

Consult CHAPTER 3 of Writing: Ten Core Concepts , Step 7, to develop and complete your peer response.

Giving Feedback

1. Find the WP1 Peer Response Board. During Class Session 2, first drafts of Writing Project 1 were posted in the WP1 Peer Response Board in the Discussions page. Go to the Discussions page and scroll down to find this board. If you did not yet post your draft in this board, do this now! (See instructions in Class Session 2.) You will need to post a draft in order to provide responses to your peers’ drafts.

2. Choose drafts to review. Read as many drafts as you can and choose two drafts that have not yet received any feedback to respond to in detail. NOTE: To ensure that ALL students receive feedback, it is important that you first respond to drafts that have received NO feedback yet. If you find that all drafts have received feedback, then look for a draft that has only received feedback from one person. DO NOT respond to a draft that has already received feedback from two other peers unless no other options are available. Download each draft to your computer and save them with a name that will make them easy to identify later.

3. Write Peer Response. For each review, respond to at least 4 of the following 5 peer response questions, choosing questions based on which you think will be most help to each peer. Write your answers on the last page of the downloaded copies of the drafts you have selected and label each answer with the letter that corresponds with the question answered. Provide as many specifics as possible, quoting from your peers’ drafts as applicable and providing specific suggestions for improvement.

A. Analyze the writer’s summary of the core reading. Does it clearly identify the reading being summarized? Could a reader unfamiliar with the core reading get a good sense of what the core reading is about based on the summary? Does the summary capture the main idea(s) of the core reading and some of the major supporting points and details? Is the summary objective and fair? Is it accurate? What works best? What is missing?

B. Analyze the writer’s response to the core reading. Does the writer provide a clear and distinct opinion about the ideas in the core reading or the effectiveness of the core reading? Does the writer back up his or her opinions with evidence? Does the response seem accurate and consistent with the core reading? What works best? What is missing?

C. Analyze the medium and form of the draft. Does the organization of the draft make it easier to read or does it make it more confusing? Is there a clear introduction with thesis, a body, and a conclusion? Does the introduction sufficiently introduce the topic and main ideas? Does it draw the reader into the project? Does the conclusion adequately sum up the project? Does it emphasize the writer’s main ideas and leave readers with a lasting impression? Does the writer use appropriate academic formatting? What works best? What is missing?

D. Analyze the writing style used in the draft. Is the writing generally clear and readable? Are there passages that are confusing, awkward, or difficult to follow? Does the writer’s voice come through clearly and effectively? How well has the writer written appropriately and effectively for a general audience of academic peers? What works best? What is missing?

E. If you could take over this draft and make one important change or revision in the content or organization, what would you change, and why? (Note: Do not comment on grammar or formatting here but focus on content and organization.)

4. Post Your Responses. Click “Reply” in your peers’ threads in the WP1 Peer Response Board. Attach your peer response as a Word document so that your peer can download and keep your advice. Then click “Submit.” See the Blackboard Student User Guide in the Start Here area of the class for additional help with posting replies.

WRITING PROJECT 1: Summary and Response Peer Response

Assessment Specifics & Grading Rubric

The following provides specific information for completing and submitting your peer responses in Session 3.

PEER RESPONSES - Due in Class Session 3 (15 points)

Peer Response Specifics

· Respond to two peer drafts

· Responses posted as “Replies” to threads in the WP1 Peer Response Board

· Answer at least 4 of the 5 peer response questions (your choice) per peer response; selected answers labeled with corresponding letter for clarity

· Answers written in complete sentences

· Minimum 200 words per response (successful peer responses are often much longer)

Peer Response Rubric

Criteria Points

Peer responses are in full sentences and clearly address all of the peer response questions selected for the specific writing project. Peer response questions are labeled with the corresponding letter for clarity and the required number of questions is answered. For this assignment, students should answer 4 out of 5 questions per response. 5

Peer responses reveal the responder's respect for their peers and their writing by: demonstrating the responder has read and thought about the drafts; doing more than simply agreeing or disagreeing with the point-of-views expressed; making suggestions for specific changes that are relevant to the topic and purpose of the drafts; identifying and explaining what is most effective in the writing; offering tactful, honest, specific, and peer-to-peer (non-expert) advice. 10

TOTAL 15 points

NOTE: Peer responses should meet or exceed minimum word count requirements of at least 200 words per response, not counting the peer response questions themselves. Points may be deducted for responses that do not meet minimum word count expectations. Successful responses are often much longer than 200 words.

NOTE: Points may be deducted for responses beyond the two responses maximum per thread. DO NOT post third or fourth or fifth responses on a thread. Exception: If all threads already have two responses, then a third response may be added. Under no circumstances may fourth or fifth responses be added, as this is unfair to peers with only one response or no responses.