Using Peer Review to Improve Student Writing in Business Courses

Abstract

Student peer review has proven an effective technique for improving student writing in both English and business communication classes, yet the technique is not widely used in business courses other than business communication. In this article, the author discusses using student peer review in business classes to improve students' final written submissions. In doing so, the author discusses the definition of peer review, the benefits of peer review, the reasons peer review helps improve student writing, the common peer review methods, the ways to incorporate peer review into business courses, and the disadvantages of peer review. Samples of different types of peer review are also included.