Learning Outcome #4
I thought I provided some of my most detailed feedback during the second peer review session of the second paper on my classmate Siobhan Smith’s paper. I left many detailed comments on many sections of her paper. I mentioned how I thought she introduced one of her authors–Kevin Kelley–well as well provide a good amount of background information on him and his essay, enough that would help the reader get to know the author a bit, but not too much to where it felt like she was writing a mini biography on him and his article. At the end of reading her paper, I had left an additional comment, stating, “This is extremely well written! The introduction had a great amount of background information on the authors, their essays, and your thesis was very concise and clear. You used a good variety of quotes throughout the entirety of the essay, and it was very nice how you expressed your opinions and shared your personal experiences as a part of your analysis. Some quotes have really good transitions, but others could use some work. Overall, really great work!!” I thought the words of encouragement would help her feel like I was making sure she knew she did a very good job, especially since this was still only in the drafting process. I wanted make sure it was known that I was not criticizing her work, but only making positive comments and suggestions.