Blog Post #3

When Dr. Strange first told us we were going to edit our group member’s work, I got anxious. I do not like to tell someone their work is wrong or give them negative feedback. After reading Paige Ellis' Blog Assignment # 12, watching the videos on peer editing, and the slide show on peer edit with perfection, I understand how to correct some ones writing in a pleasant way to help my classmates. Peer editing is very important in a classroom because not only are you helping your classmates, but also reminding yourself what you need to do in your own post.

There are three steps that the video offers to take when editing your peer’s work. My favorite is to always starting your edit with a compliment. This is such a great idea because it sets the mood of your comment that you are not trying to be negative. Suggesting how to make the post better by word choose, detail and organization is a great way to show someone how to better their work for their next post. Correcting your peers work is the final step to peer editing. These are things such as punctuation and grammar. I do agree with Paige in that some things might be embarrassing to your peers, and should be sent privately in an e-mail. Peer editing is very important, so you will not continue to make mistakes time after time.