Peer Review Reports

How are peer review reports defined on page 278?

• Peer review reports are written between employees, providing a way for people (peers) to give each other constructive criticism and feedback.

• Peer review reports are written between internal clients and employees, providing a way for people to give each other constructive criticism and feedback.

• Peer review reports are written between external clients and employees, providing a way for people outside the company to make change happen from within

• Peer review reports are written between employees, providing a way for people to spill the tea.

Who is the audience for peer review reports?

• Colleagues wishing to preserve good workplace relationships

• Internal and external clients who have a stake in the company

• Decision makers who can act on the review

• Colleagues wishing to deliver some piping hot tea

What is the purpose of peer review reports?

• To provide constructive criticism and feedback in order for your peer(s) to improve his/her/their work

• To deliver some much needed, piping hot tea

• To provide an evaluation of a product or service

• To explain how to conduct a peer review

What kind of tone should someone use when writing a peer review report? (Choose all that apply.)

• Friendly

• Polite

• Encouraging

• Tactful

• Authoritative

Match this strategy to its description: Choose an appropriate delivery format.

• On the job, peer review reports are typically circulated via the organization's file server (intranet) or as email attachments. In class, you might be asked to upload your peer review report to the class learning management system and to bring a paper copy to class.

• Briefly state the good points of the reviewed document as a way of leading into and balancing against the criticisms.

• Provide separate sections for suggestions about the reviewed document's writing style, design, use of visuals, and other areas.

• Remember that you are reviewing the work of a colleague or colleagues. Review their work tactfully, as you would want them to review your work. However, don't ignore problem areas.

Match this strategy to its description: Start with the positives.

• On the job, peer review reports are typically circulated via the organization's file server (intranet) or as email attachments. In class, you might be asked to upload your peer review report to the class learning management system and to bring a paper copy to class.

• Briefly state the good points of the reviewed document as a way of leading into and balancing against the criticisms.

• Provide separate sections for suggestions about the reviewed document's writing style, design, use of visuals, and other areas.

• Remember that you are reviewing the work of a colleague or colleagues. Review their work tactfully, as you would want them to review your work. However, don't ignore problem areas.

Match this strategy to its description: Organize by topic area.

• On the job, peer review reports are typically circulated via the organization's file server (intranet) or as email attachments. In class, you might be asked to upload your peer review report to the class learning management system and to bring a paper copy to class.

• Briefly state the good points of the reviewed document as a way of leading into and balancing against the criticisms.

• Provide separate sections for suggestions about the reviewed document's writing style, design, use of visuals, and other areas.

• Remember that you are reviewing the work of a colleague or colleagues. Review their work tactfully, as you would want them to review your work. However, don't ignore problem areas.

Match this strategy to its description: Always provide constructive criticism.

• On the job, peer review reports are typically circulated via the organization's file server (intranet) or as email attachments. In class, you might be asked to upload your peer review report to the class learning management system and to bring a paper copy to class.

• Briefly state the good points of the reviewed document as a way of leading into and balancing against the criticisms.

• Provide separate sections for suggestions about the reviewed document's writing style, design, use of visuals, and other areas.

• Remember that you are reviewing the work of a colleague or colleagues. Review their work tactfully, as you would want them to review your work. However, don't ignore problem areas.

Match this strategy to its description: Support your criticism with examples and advice.

• Point to particular examples in the reviewed document as you discuss them. Suggest alternatives, if possible. Point to helpful resources, if applicable.

• End with a friendly, encouraging tone. If the reviewed document is particularly problematic, state as much--but diplomatically.

• Remember that you are reviewing the work of a colleague or colleagues. Review their work tactfully, as you would want them to review your work. However, don't ignore problem areas.

• Provide separate sections for suggestions about the reviewed document's writing style, design, use of visuals, and other areas.

Match this strategy to its description: Close positively.

• Point to particular examples in the reviewed document as you discuss them. Suggest alternatives, if possible. Point to helpful resources, if applicable.

• End with a friendly, encouraging tone. If the reviewed document is particularly problematic, state as much--but diplomatically.

• Remember that you are reviewing the work of a colleague or colleagues. Review their work tactfully, as you would want them to review your work. However, don't ignore problem areas.

• Provide separate sections for suggestions about the reviewed document's writing style, design, use of visuals, and other areas.