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Peer Review Practicum 2
- Academic unit or major
- Humanities and social science courses
- Instructor(s)
- Tatsuya Yumiyama
- Class Format
- Exercise
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - Class
- 2
- Course Code
- LAH.C402
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2025
- Offered quarter
- 4Q
- Syllabus updated
- Mar 19, 2025
- Language
- Japanese
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
In the world of academic research, peer review is conducted in which researchers read each other's papers, question the quality of the papers, and point out suggestions for improvement. This class aims to acquire the basic knowledge of academic writing skills necessary to conduct such peer reviews, as well as the skills to improve the writer's writing through constructive dialogue (tutoring). In addition, students will have the opportunity to participate in the undergraduate course "Liberal Arts Thesis Project" and practice peer review for undergraduate students. By gaining experience in assisting others in writing their theses, students can in turn make an accurate diagnosis of the clarity of their own writing and acquire the ability to organize their thinking and writing. These skills will be essential for future research activities and teamwork and will be highly effective in helping one another to draw out the best from each other.
Course description and aims
The goal of this course is to acquire the following abilities:
- To be able to identify problems in other people's writing based on knowledge of academic writing techniques.
- To develop "independent writers" who can identify problems in their own writing and revise through constructive dialogue.
- To be able to calmly diagnose the logic and clarity of one's own writing and organize one's thoughts during writing.
Keywords
Peer review, academic writing skills, writing tutoring, supportive leadership, critical thinking
Competencies
- Specialist skills
- Intercultural skills
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Practical and/or problem-solving skills
Class flow
In the first half of the program, students will be trained in peer review techniques along with academic writing skills. Students will participate in the "Liberal Arts Thesis Project" class as a practical exercise and conduct peer reviews.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Introduction to paragraph writing and peer review | Understand the fundamentals of paragraph writing. |
| Class 2 | Learning peer review and essay structure | Reviewing paragraph writing, understanding the fundamental of essay structure, and practicing peer review activity. |
| Class 3 | Learning the method of block quotation and peer review | Reviewing paragraph writing, understanding the fundamental of essay structure, and practicing peer review activity. |
| Class 4 | Peer review activity in the liberal arts final report class (1) | Practice peer review in the liberal arts final report class and make a reflection on their activities. |
| Class 5 | Peer review activity in the liberal arts final report class (2) | Practice peer review in the liberal arts final report class and make a reflection on their activities. |
| Class 6 | Reviewing Liberal Arts Final Report class and practice online peer review | Reviewing some number of essays in Liberal Arts Final Report class and sending them to the writers by e-mail |
| Class 7 | Peer review practice and reviewing the course. | Practice peer review and review all of the methods throughout the course. |
Study advice (preparation and review)
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterward (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.
Textbook(s)
佐渡島紗織，太田裕子（編）『文章チュータリングの理念と実践』、ひつじ書房、2013
Reference books, course materials, etc.
The Chicago Manual of Style Online
佐渡島紗織、吉野亜矢子（著）『これから研究を書くひとのためのガイドブック』、ひつじ書房、2021（第2版）
Evaluation methods and criteria
Commitment to the class: 70 pts (class participation, assignment, and peer review report)
Term essay: 30 pts
Related courses
- LAH.C401 ： Leadership Workshop
- LAH.C101 ： Visionary Project
- LAH.C301 ： Liberal Arts Final Report
Prerequisites
Student must get a score at least 80 points of the `Leadership Workshop' in advance.
Contact information (e-mail and phone) Notice : Please replace from ”[at]” to ”@”(half-width character).
yumiyama【at】ila.titech.ac.jp（replace 【at】 ＠）
Office hours
Contact by e-mail in advance to schedule an appointment.
Other
This course is part of the Graduate Student Assistant (GSA) program. The Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning will award a certificate of GSA-F (Facilitation) to students who achieve a score of 80 or higher. Please note that only students who have successfully completed the "Leadership Workshop" with a score of 80 or higher can take this course.