The Effect of Cognitive Feedback on Improving Unity of Essays in Peer Review of English Expository Writing

Abstract

Drawing upon the peer scaffolding theory and the monitoring hypothesis, this study investigates how cognitive feedback during peer review sessions on the Peerceptiv platform affects the coherence of English expository essays. Specifically, it examines the impact of cognitive feedback on enhancing the integration of essays and the alignment between topic sentences and both the overarching topic and supporting examples. The findings reveal that cognitive feedback significantly contributes to the revision process by fostering greater unity within essays. It also enhances the connection between topic sentences and their respective topics and examples, thereby improving the overall relevance and quality of the essays.