Paper Reviews and Rough Drafts

I really like that we are doing peer reviews of our papers. Often times we get so used to the way that we think and what we mean, that we aren't aware of (or aren't much concerned with) how it will be received. I often find myself stringing together words, and they have a specific meaning in my head, but if someone else reads them, they just don't make sense. I particularly liked the help and constructive criticism in the areas of clarity and form, and I know the comments will help with the final paper a great deal.

Additionally, I think that the class focus on art, and the perception of art is a great way to focus on not only the act of writing but also focusing on how one's writing will be perceived. I've written a lot of papers, but have to admit I've never focused in such detail on how my writing will be received.