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Lecture 13
Peer Review Workshop

Date: Nov 20, 2024

This workshop is designed to help you get targeted feedback on your perspective paper and create a concrete plan for final revisions. If you are not planning to submit a final draft, you may work quietly on other coursework.

Peer Review Session

Each paper will be reviewed using the following process:

  1. Silent Reading
    • Reviewers read the paper
    • Use provided feedback form to track observations
    • Mark specific passages that need attention

  2. Written Feedback Complete the structured feedback form.

    Argument Clarity Is the main perspective clearly stated? Where? Are the arguments well-developed and supported? Note any points that need clarification

    Evidence Support Are claims backed by appropriate citations? Is evidence used effectively? Identify any assertions needing support

    Logical Flow Does the paper progress logically? Are transitions effective? Mark any disconnected sections

    Technical Elements Are technical terms properly explained? Are figures/tables effectively used? Note any formatting issues

    Writing Style Is the tone appropriately academic? Are sentences clear and varied? Mark any awkward phrasings

  3. Verbal Discussion Each reviewer shares: One major strength Two specific suggestions for improvement One question for the author

Feedback Exchange Guidelines

  • Be specific and constructive
  • Provide examples where possible
  • Focus on substantive improvements
  • Reference rubric criteria
  • Ask clarifying questions

Revision Planning

Organizing Feedback

Create a revision matrix:

Section Feedback Received Action Items Priority Resources Needed
Intro
Field Overview
Analysis
Future Directions
Conclusion

Individual Planning

  1. Categorize Feedback
    • Must address (affects core argument)
    • Should address (improves clarity/flow)
    • Could address (minor improvements)
  2. Create Timeline
    • List specific revision tasks
    • Estimate time needed for each
    • Set internal deadlines
    • Plan review/editing time
  3. Identify Resources
    • Additional sources needed
    • Writing center appointments
    • Office hours visits
    • Style guides