Peer editing can be a helpful tool when you are short on time and your paper is due.  By pairing up with another student in your class, you can make your writing more powerful. There are a few rules to follow so that this system is as helpful as possible.

1.  Pair up with someone who will be honest with your work.
2.  Always be honest.
3.  Don't take criticism personally.  Remember it's better that it is your classmate telling you they don't understand the point of your essay than the professor....
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