In my First-Year Writing courses at San Francisco State University, students consistently struggled with peer review—not from lack of effort, but from lack of skills-based training. To address this gap, I designed and delivered targeted instruction using Eli Review’s Describe–Evaluate–Suggest (D–E–S) model, helping students move beyond vague praise or criticism toward constructive, actionable feedback.
By scaffolding the peer review process into clear steps, integrating training modules, and reinforcing performance with structured activities, I improved the quality of student feedback, strengthened revision practices, and built transferable workplace skills.