The peer review was an extremely helpful experience. Not only
did it better my understanding of the assignment while I graded the papers of
my peers, but it also helped me see where my own paper had missed the mark. By being
able to read the opinions of my classmates, I could see arguments that were
similar to mine but written with drastically different perspectives. Parts of
the readings that I had forgotten or looked over as unimportant to my essay
were drawn out and analyzed with careful attention. Many times I saw arguments that
I could learn from for when I would revise my own essay because of their
development and depth. Finding mistakes in their essays made me realize that I had
made similar ones in my own. In addition, having my paper graded by others
brought my attention to flaws that I had not been able to see in my own
writing. Instead of writing objectively, I had used the collective “we” to
illustrate my thoughts, not realizing that this could trail into personal
narrative territory. In addition, I could have made much more use of quotes
from both authors instead of just one to tie in my argument. Compared to my
peers, I had been writing with a more persuasive front. Overall, this peer
review session was very informative and helpful, and I will try to take all
criticisms into account while revising my essay for the final draft. I hope my
classmates and I will make the most of the experience this has been and become
even better writers.
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