Peer-editing practice in the writing classrooms: Benefits and drawbacks

• Main Authors: Ann Rosnida Mohd Deni, *, Zainor Izat Zainal,
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English
• Published: 2009
• Subjects: LB Theory and practice of education; P Philology. Linguistics; PE English
• Online Access: http://eprints.sunway.edu.my/152/1/Ann%20Rosnida%20-%20Peer-editing%20practice%20in%20the%20writing%20classroom%20Benefits%20and%20drawbacks.pdf; http://eprints.sunway.edu.my/152/; http://icelt.com.my

Small scale studies have shown that peer-editing is beneficial to students as it increases their awareness of the complex process of writing improves their knowledge of and skills in writing and helps them become more autonomous in learning. Teachers too may benefit from peer-editing as this practic...