Experiences with Peer Evaluations of Student Papers

A system for peer evaluation of student papers is described. A rationale for the system is proposed. Observations and results of the process are presented. Data for the 1998 and 1999 classes are given confirming the consistency of the ratings. No differences were observed in the consistency among th...

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Published in:NACTA journal 2000-12, Vol.44 (4), p.30-34
Main Authors: Sorensen, Robert C., Wilhite, Myra S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Active learning
Higher education
Questionnaires
Standard deviation
Teachers
Writing instruction
Writing processes
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Summary:A system for peer evaluation of student papers is described. A rationale for the system is proposed. Observations and results of the process are presented. Data for the 1998 and 1999 classes are given confirming the consistency of the ratings. No differences were observed in the consistency among the content, organization, interest, and presentation of the papers. Results from a questionnaire given to students after the scoring exercise demonstrated acceptance of the rating process by students, and suggested that it had positively affected their own writing.
ISSN:0149-4910