Peer Review

Background

In this section, we provide a little bit more background about Peer Review.

1. We revisit the writing group meeting process, emphasising the submission of drafts focused on specific sections like the introduction or methods.

2. A response cover letter within the same document as the draft guides reviewers to provide focused feedback on areas the writer deems crucial.

3. Drafts and cover letters are submitted to a shared folder, where group members can access and review each other's work in an organised manner.

4. Feedback is given directly in the document using tools like comments and track changes, with reviewers adding their names for clarity and accountability.

5. The process involves multiple peer reviews, providing a broad spectrum of feedback and perspectives to the writer.

6. Group meetings serve as a platform for discussing feedback in depth, allowing reviewers to elaborate and authors to seek clarifications.

7. The concept of an effective response cover letter is explored, highlighting its role in facilitating targeted and useful feedback.

8. Feedback should prioritize global issues related to structure and organization over local language issues, focusing on improving the scientific argument and clarity.

9. The iterative cycle of draft submission, feedback, revision, and resubmission is emphasized as a core mechanism for improving writing skills.

10. The video underscores the importance of group dynamics, constructive feedback, and a strategic approach to revisions in the writing development process.

In your group, open up and answer some of these questions

Goal Setting

1. Identify Specific Writing Goals: Based on the video's content, list at least two specific writing goals you aim to achieve in the next month. Consider aspects like drafting, receiving feedback, and revising your work.

Strategic Planning

1. Action Plan for Drafting: Outline a strategic plan for drafting your academic texts. Include how you will limit the length of your drafts and focus on key sections as advised.

Monitoring and Control

1. Track Your Progress: Describe how you will monitor your progress towards the goals you've set. Consider using tools or methods for tracking revisions and feedback implementation.

2. Adjustment Strategies: Reflect on potential challenges you might face in your writing process or within your writing group. What strategies will you put in place to address these challenges?

Reflection and Adaptation

1. Reflective Journaling: Commit to keeping a reflective journal where you note your thoughts and feelings about the writing process, the feedback received, and the revisions made. How has your approach to writing and collaboration evolved?

2. Peer Review Reflections: After participating in a peer review session, reflect on the feedback you received. How did it align with your expectations, and how will you incorporate it into your revisions?

3. Group Dynamics Evaluation: Reflect on the effectiveness of your writing group's dynamics and organisation. What improvements can be made based on the suggestions?

4. Learning from the Process: Consider the overall process of drafting, receiving feedback, revising, and collaborating with peers. What key lessons have you learned, and how will these influence your future academic writing practices?