Exploring Student Writers’ Practices and Perceptions of Peer Response: A Case Study of a Cross-Cultural First-Year Composition Class

Keshari Rana Thapa College

Peer Feedback has become common in most academic institutions. It improves students’ writing as peers provide more positive comments, which may motivate them to improve their writing. This study will observe the practices and perceptions of multilingual and mainstream students regarding peer response and how it is reflected in their writing performance.

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