Sharpening the Craft of Scientific Writing: A Peer-Review Strategy to Improve Student Writing | NSTA

Sharpening the Craft of Scientific Writing: A Peer-Review Strategy to Improve Student Writing

Journal of College Science Teaching—November 1997

Writing is vital to the success of a scientist. Incorporating peer review into courses is an excellent way to enhance the scientific writing experience. Students find that the process of reviewing the work of peers and being subject to peer review exposes them to a "professional" experience and enables them to become better writers.

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