TOEFL / Writing practice / Section 4Q59
Write for an Academic Discussion

Your professor is teaching a class. Write a post responding to the professor's question. Express and support your opinion and contribute to the discussion in your own words. An effective response has at least 100 words.

Professor Cho
In my education class, we are considering how students can improve their writing. Some instructors ask classmates to comment on one another's drafts before the final version is submitted. Others reserve feedback for the instructor, who has more expertise. Should reviewing classmates' drafts be a regular part of university writing courses? Why or why not?

Maya
Yes. When I read another student's draft, I notice problems that I sometimes overlook in my own work. Explaining why a paragraph is confusing helps me understand what makes writing clear.

Daniel
I am less convinced. Students may give incorrect advice or avoid criticizing a friend. Time spent discussing uncertain suggestions could be used to get guidance from someone who knows the subject well.

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