Peer Editing in College Composition
A Teacher’s Analysis of Successful Practices
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1558/wap.v6i2.379Keywords:
Peer Editing, English, composition, 2-year college, feedback, writing qualityAbstract
Peer editing is a method used by English teachers to actively involve students in the writing process and to facilitate the development of the final draft of an essay. Controversy regarding the effectiveness of peer editing is prevalent for both instructors and students. The purpose of this paper is to share results of a classroom study that focuses on the effectiveness of peer editing practices in 2-year college composition classes. This review reveals the outcomes of several methods of peer editing, addresses both the difficulties and benefits of this process, and examines how to adapt the experience to meet the individual needs of each classroom environment.
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