I believe peer reviews to be very helpful because there are imperfections in any article, especially before the final copy or publication. So, insight from fresh eyes, or an objective point of view, I feel, can only prove beneficial. It has been helpful for me in the past in various English classes because it highlighted things I could improve upon in my paper, and it reminds me to review my paper with an objective perspective. Peer review can sometimes be harmful if people give very negative and not constructive feedback. To ensure that I am offering constructive criticism, I will make sure to clarify my points (this is why, or how you can improve/ it would benefit from such and such).
I would say peer review proved to be the most beneficial tool throughout this course. It showed me that I am not always able to look at my work with full objectivity. I was scared at first to meet harsh condemnations and criticism, but I found this was not at all the case. I now rely upon and enjoy peer review or constructive criticism. It has truly been fundamental in molding me as a writer.
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