Peer review is a process where work is evaluated by other people who understand the subject or task. In class, peers may review drafts. In research, experts may review an article before publication.
Peer review in school
Students may exchange essays, projects, lab reports, or presentations and give structured feedback. A rubric can make peer review more useful by focusing comments on clear criteria.
Peer review in research
In academic publishing, peer reviewers check whether a study is clear, relevant, logical, ethical, and supported by evidence. Peer review does not make a paper perfect, but it adds an important quality check.
Good peer review is specific, respectful, evidence-based, and focused on improving the work.