Write ~250 words reflecting on the peer review. What was helpful about it and what was not. Did you get some good feedback? What did you apply to your paper (try to be specific). Do you feel like you have a better sense of what to look for when reading other and your own writing?
Overall the peer review was helpful. The most beneficial part for me was actually editing the two other papers. By reading what other people wrote, and how they wrote it, I got a better sense of what is and is not effective when writing a rebuttal. I liked being in a smaller group because I felt more comfortable talking and giving my input. Being in a smaller group also forced me to pay attention more. (not that I don't in class!) I got the majority of my feedback from Josh, which was okay, but I felt like my paper needed a lot of work, and getting more peer input would have been beneficial. I tried to apply most of the comments that I received to my paper, mostly the reorganization and wording of my sentences. I moved a lot around in hopes that my argument would be more relevant and concise. I also worked on backing up my counterarguments, and even eliminated some statements that I could not back up with facts. After the peer review (besides really having to pee), I felt like I had a better grip on how to rework my paper. It also exemplified to me how real writing is never finished, because I can always do better on some aspect.
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