{"id":6314,"date":"2026-06-05T10:05:30","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T09:05:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.elearning.fse.manchester.ac.uk\/getting-started-with-canvas\/?p=6314"},"modified":"2026-10-02T12:20:04","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T11:20:04","slug":"student-guide-how-to-complete-a-canvas-peer-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.elearning.fse.manchester.ac.uk\/getting-started-with-canvas\/student-guide-how-to-complete-a-canvas-peer-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Guide: How to complete a peer review in Canvas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As part of your studies, you may be asked to complete a <strong>peer review<\/strong> task in Canvas. This means you&#8217;ll review the work submitted by other students and provide feedback and constructive criticism on their work. You will also reflect on the feedback you receive from your peers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Follow the steps in the guidance below to complete a peer review assignment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group page-navigation has-base-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-1 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8a0c5c70 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:8px;background-color:#6184d8;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<p class=\"post-nav-title wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Contents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small)\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#introduction\">Introduction<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"how-to-complete-a-canvas-peer-review\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\"><a href=\"#submit-your-work\">Step 1: Submit your work<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#access-assigned-reviews\">Step 2: Find your assigned reviews<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#completing-reviews\">Step 3: Complete your assigned peer reviews<\/a>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#peer-feedback-using-rubric\">How to give feedback using a rubric<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#peer-feedback-via-comments\">How to give feedback via comments<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#giving-constructing-feedback\">How to give constructive criticism<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#access-peer-feedback\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#access-peer-feedback\">Step 4: How to access peer review feedback and grades<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"introduction\" class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c99a0ac wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--base-2);border-bottom-width:2px;padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-2-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0\"><strong>Introduction<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Peer review is designed to help you strengthen your understanding of the marking criteria, improve your communication skills, and learn from your peers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To complete a peer review well, you&#8217;ll draw on a few important skills:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Understanding the marking criteria and identifying where the work meets those expectations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Giving constructive and actionable feedback. This involves explaining your thoughts clearly, respectfully and in a way that helps your peer improve.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reflecting on the feedback you receive, taking on board suggestions and using them to further improve your work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To help you structure your feedback, your course tutor may include an <em>assessment<\/em> <em>rubric<\/em> for you to complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some peer reviews may also be <em>anonymous<\/em>, which means you won&#8217;t see the name of the student whose work you are reviewing. Likewise, the student receiving your feedback will not see your name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8c1616f6 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:8px;background-color:#faba25;padding-top:8px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:8px;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-e3e626ed wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0;flex-basis:8%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\" style=\"margin-right:0;margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.elearning.fse.manchester.ac.uk\/getting-started-with-canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/12\/light-bulb.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1110\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:35px;height:35px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:92%\">\n<p class=\"has-base-5-color has-base-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-x-small-font-size wp-elements-3 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"border-top-right-radius:8px;border-bottom-right-radius:8px;padding-top:8px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:8px;padding-left:20px\"><strong>Always check the guidance provided by your course tutor to confirm what steps are required to complete a peer review.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"submit-your-work\" class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c99a0ac wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--base-2);border-bottom-width:2px;padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-2-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0\"><strong>How to submit your work for review<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1. Click <strong>Assignments<\/strong> in the course navigation menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"341\" height=\"406\" src=\"https:\/\/www.elearning.fse.manchester.ac.uk\/getting-started-with-canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/05\/image.png\" alt=\"Assignments button in course navigation menu\" class=\"has-border-color has-base-2-border-color wp-image-6315\" style=\"width:212px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.elearning.fse.manchester.ac.uk\/getting-started-with-canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/05\/image.png 341w, https:\/\/www.elearning.fse.manchester.ac.uk\/getting-started-with-canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/05\/image-252x300.png 252w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 341px) 100vw, 341px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2. Select the relevant peer review assignment from your list of assignments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"590\" height=\"197\" src=\"https:\/\/www.elearning.fse.manchester.ac.uk\/getting-started-with-canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/05\/image-1.png\" alt=\"Example of peer review assignment link\" class=\"has-border-color has-base-2-border-color wp-image-6316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.elearning.fse.manchester.ac.uk\/getting-started-with-canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/05\/image-1.png 590w, https:\/\/www.elearning.fse.manchester.ac.uk\/getting-started-with-canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/05\/image-1-300x100.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3. Submit your work for review by following the guidance in this link: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elearning.fse.manchester.ac.uk\/getting-started-with-canvas\/how-to-submit-assignments-on-canvas\/\">How to submit assignments on Canvas<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8c1616f6 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:8px;background-color:#388ee1;padding-top:8px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:8px;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-e3e626ed wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0;flex-basis:8%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\" style=\"margin-right:0;margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.elearning.fse.manchester.ac.uk\/getting-started-with-canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/12\/question-mark.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1113\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:30px;height:30px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:92%\">\n<p class=\"has-base-5-color has-base-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-x-small-font-size wp-elements-5 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"border-top-right-radius:8px;border-bottom-right-radius:8px;padding-top:8px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:8px;padding-left:20px\">You need to submit your assignment first to access your assigned peer reviews.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"access-assigned-reviews\" class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c99a0ac wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--base-2);border-bottom-width:2px;padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-2-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0\"><strong>Where to find your assigned reviews<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you have submitted your work, you&#8217;ll be able to see any reviews that you&#8217;ve been assigned to complete. Follow the steps below to view and access your assigned reviews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1. Click <strong>Assignments<\/strong> in the course navigation menu, then select the relevant peer assignment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2. If you&#8217;ve been assigned an assignment to review, this will appear under <strong>Assigned peer reviews <\/strong>in the right-hand sidebar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"444\" height=\"491\" src=\"https:\/\/www.elearning.fse.manchester.ac.uk\/getting-started-with-canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/06\/peer-review-submission-summary.png\" alt=\"Assignment submitted and peer reviews to complete \" class=\"has-border-color has-base-2-border-color wp-image-6376\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.9053429763914996;width:358px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.elearning.fse.manchester.ac.uk\/getting-started-with-canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/06\/peer-review-submission-summary.png 444w, https:\/\/www.elearning.fse.manchester.ac.uk\/getting-started-with-canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/06\/peer-review-submission-summary-271x300.png 271w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 444px) 100vw, 444px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any peer reviews assigned to you will also appear on the course <em>homepage<\/em>, in the right-hand sidebar under <strong>To do<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"409\" height=\"663\" src=\"https:\/\/www.elearning.fse.manchester.ac.uk\/getting-started-with-canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/06\/peer-review-in-todo-list.png\" alt=\"Peer reviews assigned to you in the sidebar\" class=\"has-border-color has-base-2-border-color wp-image-6374\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.6379279577841792;width:359px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.elearning.fse.manchester.ac.uk\/getting-started-with-canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/06\/peer-review-in-todo-list.png 409w, https:\/\/www.elearning.fse.manchester.ac.uk\/getting-started-with-canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/06\/peer-review-in-todo-list-185x300.png 185w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 409px) 100vw, 409px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"completing-reviews\" class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c99a0ac wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--base-2);border-bottom-width:2px;padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-2-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0\"><strong>How to complete a Canvas Peer Review<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To complete a peer review you must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Read the assignment submitted by another student<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assess the work against predefined assessment criteria (if unsure what these are, ask your course tutor)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Give constructive feedback on the work you&#8217;ve reviewed<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on the task, you may be asked to provide feedback by completing a rubric, writing free-text comments, or annotating the submission you&#8217;re reviewing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your course tutor will explain exactly what&#8217;s required for the peer review, the assessment criteria you should use, and how you&#8217;re expected to provide your feedback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8c1616f6 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:8px;background-color:#388ee1;padding-top:8px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:8px;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-e3e626ed wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0;flex-basis:8%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\" style=\"margin-right:0;margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.elearning.fse.manchester.ac.uk\/getting-started-with-canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/12\/question-mark.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1113\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:30px;height:30px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:92%\">\n<p class=\"has-base-5-color has-base-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-x-small-font-size wp-elements-8 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"border-top-right-radius:8px;border-bottom-right-radius:8px;padding-top:8px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:8px;padding-left:20px\"><strong>If you&#8217;re unsure what&#8217;s expected, check with your course tutor before you begin your review<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"peer-feedback-using-rubric\" class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c99a0ac wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--base-2);border-bottom-width:2px;padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-2-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0\"><strong>How to give peer feedback using a rubric<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A <em>rubric<\/em> is a set of criteria used to assess student work and provide feedback. A rubric may be included in the peer review for you to provide structured peer feedback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1. Access your assigned peer review and read through the work your peer has submitted. If the submission preview doesn&#8217;t appear, use the <strong>View Feedback<\/strong> link or <strong>download the submitted file<\/strong> to open it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2.<strong> <\/strong>Select&nbsp;<strong>Show Rubric<\/strong> in the top-right to view the rubric and add your feedback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"602\" src=\"https:\/\/www.elearning.fse.manchester.ac.uk\/getting-started-with-canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/06\/peer-review-show-rubric-1024x602.png\" alt=\"Select show rubric option\" class=\"has-border-color has-base-2-border-color wp-image-6382\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.6948381090307232;width:780px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.elearning.fse.manchester.ac.uk\/getting-started-with-canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/06\/peer-review-show-rubric-1024x602.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.elearning.fse.manchester.ac.uk\/getting-started-with-canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/06\/peer-review-show-rubric-300x176.png 300w, https:\/\/www.elearning.fse.manchester.ac.uk\/getting-started-with-canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/06\/peer-review-show-rubric-768x451.png 768w, https:\/\/www.elearning.fse.manchester.ac.uk\/getting-started-with-canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/06\/peer-review-show-rubric.png 1215w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3.<strong> <\/strong>Fill in the rubric to provide peer feedback.<br><br>Depending on how the rubric is set up, you may need to either enter a comment for each criterion or simply select the appropriate cell. If the rubric includes automatic scoring, selecting a cell will automatically apply the associated rating or point value to the overall score.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u26a0\ufe0f <strong>DO NOT add comments or attachments<\/strong> in the <em>Add a comment<\/em> box unless your course tutor has specifically asked you to do so. Review the assignment instructions carefully before starting your peer review, and contact your tutor if you are unsure what feedback to provide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4.<strong> <\/strong>When you&#8217;re finished, click <strong>Save comment&nbsp;<\/strong>at the bottom to save the completed rubric. Once the rubric is saved, <strong>you won&#8217;t be able to return to edit or change<\/strong> any comments or ratings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"705\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/www.elearning.fse.manchester.ac.uk\/getting-started-with-canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/06\/peer-review-save-rubric.png\" alt=\"Rubric example\" class=\"has-border-color has-base-2-border-color wp-image-6384\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.1657709797436957;width:607px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.elearning.fse.manchester.ac.uk\/getting-started-with-canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/06\/peer-review-save-rubric.png 705w, https:\/\/www.elearning.fse.manchester.ac.uk\/getting-started-with-canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/06\/peer-review-save-rubric-300x257.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 705px) 100vw, 705px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8c1616f6 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:8px;background-color:#96299e;padding-top:8px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:8px;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-e3e626ed wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0;flex-basis:8%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\" style=\"margin-right:0;margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.elearning.fse.manchester.ac.uk\/getting-started-with-canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/12\/information-icon.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1042\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:30px;height:30px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:92%\">\n<p class=\"has-base-5-color has-base-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-x-small-font-size wp-elements-10 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"border-top-right-radius:8px;border-bottom-right-radius:8px;padding-top:8px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:8px;padding-left:20px\">\u26a0\ufe0f <strong>Warning:<\/strong> <strong>You cannot go back to change your comments or ratings once the rubric is saved.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"peer-feedback-via-comments\" class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c99a0ac wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--base-2);border-bottom-width:2px;padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-2-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-11\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0\"><strong>How to give peer feedback via free-text comments<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your course tutor may ask you to give feedback by adding a free-text comment to the submission you&#8217;re reviewing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u26a0\ufe0f  <strong>DO NOT add comments<\/strong> unless specifically asked to do so. <strong>Always check your tutor&#8217;s instructions before you begin your peer review<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1.<strong> <\/strong>Access your assigned peer review via the assignment page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2.<strong> <\/strong>Read through the work submitted by your peer, then add your feedback in the <strong>Add a comment<\/strong> box in the right-hand side bar. You may also be required to add a media comment (audio\/video feedback) or attach a file as part of the feedback process. <strong>Always check the guidance provided by your course tutor before you begin a review<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"422\" height=\"501\" src=\"https:\/\/www.elearning.fse.manchester.ac.uk\/getting-started-with-canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/06\/peer-review-add-a-comment-box-1.png\" alt=\"Add a comment box\" class=\"has-border-color has-base-2-border-color wp-image-6380\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.844;width:299px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.elearning.fse.manchester.ac.uk\/getting-started-with-canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/06\/peer-review-add-a-comment-box-1.png 422w, https:\/\/www.elearning.fse.manchester.ac.uk\/getting-started-with-canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/06\/peer-review-add-a-comment-box-1-253x300.png 253w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 422px) 100vw, 422px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3.<strong> <\/strong>When you have finished adding your feedback, click on the <strong>Save <\/strong>button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"274\" height=\"273\" src=\"https:\/\/www.elearning.fse.manchester.ac.uk\/getting-started-with-canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/05\/image-4.png\" alt=\"Save button\" class=\"has-border-color has-base-2-border-color wp-image-6319\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.0036545311560345;width:299px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.elearning.fse.manchester.ac.uk\/getting-started-with-canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/05\/image-4.png 274w, https:\/\/www.elearning.fse.manchester.ac.uk\/getting-started-with-canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/05\/image-4-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 274px) 100vw, 274px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This will add your peer review comment to the assignment, and it will be displayed in the right-hand side bar.<strong> Once a comment is saved, you won&#8217;t be able to edit or delete it<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can repeat this step as many times as is required. Each time you click the <strong>Save<\/strong> button, the new comment will be added to the right-hand side bar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8c1616f6 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:8px;background-color:#96299e;padding-top:8px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:8px;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-e3e626ed wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0;flex-basis:8%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\" style=\"margin-right:0;margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.elearning.fse.manchester.ac.uk\/getting-started-with-canvas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/12\/information-icon.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1042\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:30px;height:30px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:92%\">\n<p class=\"has-base-5-color has-base-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-x-small-font-size wp-elements-12 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"border-top-right-radius:8px;border-bottom-right-radius:8px;padding-top:8px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:8px;padding-left:20px\">\u26a0\ufe0f <strong>Warning:<\/strong> <strong>You won&#8217;t be able to edit or delete a comment once saved.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4.<strong> <\/strong>Once you have finished adding comments, simply navigate away from the peer review page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"giving-constructing-feedback\" class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c99a0ac wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--base-2);border-bottom-width:2px;padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-2-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-13\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0\"><strong>How to give constructive criticism<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will find some useful tips on how to give constructive criticism in the article below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-teaching-college wp-block-embed-teaching-college\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"WnxIFtiPie\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teachingcollege.fse.manchester.ac.uk\/student-guidance-peer-assessment\/\">Student Guidance: Peer Assessment<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"\u201cStudent Guidance: Peer Assessment\u201d \u2014 Teaching College\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teachingcollege.fse.manchester.ac.uk\/student-guidance-peer-assessment\/embed\/#?secret=S3ztzajs8Y#?secret=WnxIFtiPie\" data-secret=\"WnxIFtiPie\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c99a0ac wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--base-2);border-bottom-width:2px;padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-2-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-14\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0\">How to access peer review feedback and grades<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"access-peer-feedback\"><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Navigate to the course for which you wish to see your grades.<br><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Select <strong>Grades<\/strong> in the left-hand course menu. 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