Publication Rough Draft & Peer Assessment
Project-Based Learning for Newcomer Emergent Bilingual Students in Middle School Language Arts Classes
I am currently considering submitting an article proposal on my experience with creating and implementing a project-based learning curriculum for newcomer emergent bilingual students to Edutopia, Edsurge, ISTE, and Cult of Pedagogy. In my article’s rough draft linked here, which follows the outline that I submitted, I see that I have exceeded the word count for some of the publication specifications of some platforms that I am interested in publishing with. Therefore, to meet the publication and word count requirements, for my final draft, I plan to edit out/shorten content in my rough draft.
For the peer assessment of the rough draft of my publication, I used the rubric pictured above, which scores my writing based on four criteria:
- Content Knowledge – 20 pts (40%)
Considers whether writing exhibits an in-depth understanding, appropriate use, and correct implementation of theories, concepts, and strategies presented. - Critical Thinking – 10 pts (20%)
Checks that the opinions or ideas expressed are well substantiated with explicit references to the content and/or personal references. - Comprehensive – 10 pts (20%)
Measures whether all aspects of the assignment are explicitly addressed. - Presentation – 10 pts (20%)
Evaluates whether writing and overall presentation is clear, concise, and well organized,
Written feedback was also included using PIPS, a 4-step model which provides a way of giving feedback and feedforward that is helpful, honest, and encouraging. Here is how each step works:
- P – Praise something specific. Start by saying something positive about the work or writing.
- I – Improve – suggest ways to improve. Offer some constructive criticism or advice on how to make the work better.
- P – Positive overall praise. Wrap up by saying something positive again, but this time about the whole work.
- S – Supply an uplifting comment. To conclude, say something that makes the person feel good and motivated to continue working or improving.
As of my time of submission on Sunday, February 11, 2024, I have received feedback and feedforward from the following peers:
- Yagaira Alaniz – 47/50
- Shanael Williams – 48/50
- Kimberley Bridgewater – 48/50
- Average score: 48/50.
Their written feedback using the PIPS 4-step model can be found below.
In the days to come, I will be sure to take the feedback and feedforward from my peers into consideration and make the necessary adjustments and edits to my writing.