Understanding the interaction that occurs during a peer correction activity and its effects on the revision of written texts

Abstract

In this study I investigate the interactions performed by two students from the Curso de Letras/Inglês at UFG during a peer correction activity. The main aim of this study is to understand how this interactive way of correction influences the re-writing of those students’ texts. The data show that not only does the peer correction activity improve the written texts, but it also serves as a moment in which the students have the chance to use the language orally and to reflect upon it.