Assignments: Peer Reviews

Assignments Module Banner

Peer Reviews

Your instructor may assign you to review the work of your classmates and provide feedback, this is called a peer review. When you are assigned a peer review, it will show up in your to-do list and also on your assignment details page.

Accessing Assigned Peer Review

1. 1. In the sidebar under Assigned Peer Reviews, you will see any peer reviews assigned to you. The caution sign icon (exclamation point) indicates the peer review has not been completed. A check mark icon will appear once you have completed the peer review.
  2. If your peer review is anonymous, you cannot see the name of the other student. The peer review will be shown as Anonymous User.

Completing a Peer Review with a Rubric

1. 1. 1. Click on the link under "Assigned Peer Reviews".
    2. Review your peer's submission.
    3. Your instructor may require you to submit comments in the comment sidebar. "Go to Add a Comment:" field and leave a comment. Then click on Save.
    4. If the assignment includes a rubric, click "Show Rubric" and select the appropriate rubric rating or enter a score for each row. When you are finished, click Save Comment.
    5. Click "Save" to attach your feedback to the peer review.

Optional: Some submissions will let you leave comments directly on the document. To learn more, see the Canvas Guide on DocViewer below.

Accessing Your Peer Review Feedback

screenshot of the process outlined below

[1] View Rubric: This is where you can review your rubric scores from your instructor(s) and peer(s).

[2] View Feedback: View comments and feedback posted directly on your submission.

[3] Comments: This is where you can view comments left by your instructor(s) or peer(s).

Related Canvas Guides

Click Next to go to the next page.