Peer Review
Peer review is evaluating someone else's work. The goal is not just to fix spelling, but to improve clarity and flow.
search Macro vs Micro
Always check the big picture (Macro) before checking the small details (Micro).
handshake The Diplomatic Tone
Use modal verbs and softeners to make criticism sound constructive, not aggressive.
checklist The C1 Checklist
Look for the common advanced errors we learned in this module.
- Dangling Participles (Do the subjects match?)
- Comma Splices (Are semicolons used correctly?)
- Consistency (Is it only US or only UK English?)
Don't rewrite their essay.
The Diplomatic Editor play_circle
Watch Teacher Sopheak model how to give excellent peer feedback without hurting your partner's feelings. Notice how he uses modal verbs to soften his suggestions!
Advanced Check ⚡
The goal of peer review is to rewrite your partner's essay so it sounds like your writing.
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Recent Questions
Hi Sokha! This is very common. The best thing to do is use the "Grammar Lab" checklist we created. If you still disagree, don't fight about it—just highlight the sentence, write a note saying "We aren't sure about this," and ask me! It shows you are both thinking critically. 🎓
I am afraid of hurting my friend's feelings because their essay has a lot of structural problems.
Use the "Hamburger Feedback" method! Start with something positive ("Your main idea is really strong"), put the constructive criticism in the middle ("Perhaps you could use 'furthermore' to connect these two paragraphs"), and end on a positive note. It works perfectly! 🍔
Teacher, what if my partner and I disagree on a grammar rule during peer review?