Stages of a literature review: On pages 9-10 of the Day 7 handout, an in depth
introduction to lit reviews, you will find a discussion on ordering citations. We'll also look at an extended outline and a sample synthesis of sources on the handout given in class.
Workshop: Peer review, when done with gusto, can be very helpful for both the reader and writer. We've been talking a lot about perception versus intention, and today is your chance to try it out.- Open your draft.
- Switch computers.
- Open the Peer Review Worksheet. Copy the questions and paste them at the top of the essay that you are reading.
Remember, you aren't there to 'judge' their essay. You are the receiver. Read the paper and try to understand it. When you notice something that hinders your understanding, try to diagnose the difference between their intention and your perception. In this way, it's not about what is wrong with the paper; it's about the effectiveness of delivery.How to be an effective reviewer:- Don't answer questions with 'yes' or 'no'. EXPLAIN.
- Be positive, but be honest.
- Look for weaknesses AND strengths.
Editing your own work: Sometimes it's difficult to review your own work because you've spent too much time looking at it. Go through the peer review comments carefully! Don't dismiss them right away if you don't agree. Think about WHY the reader felt the way that they did. Look also at your strengths and think about how you can continue to perform well on future essays.Finally, use this editing checklist to help you check your own essay. When you are checking for sentence-level issues, read your paper backwards, one sentence at a time.
