PaperRater+Web+2.0+tool

Welcome to Maria Flick's very first Wiki!
The Website URL for this Web 2.0 Tool is @http://www.paperrater.com/

As a part of this Wiki, I will include the following information:
 * ** Membership levels and costs **
 * ** Student sample **
 * ** Navigation of application **
 * ** Suggested use in an 8th grade classroom **

Membership Information

FREE! How exciting that all the bells and whistles available for this Web 2.0 tool. Not only is it free, but there is no need for the student to provide any information about themselves at all. This tool requires no sign up, therefore no email addresses, identification etc. is involved when using this application.

Student Sample Choosing the right essay to use PaperRater.com Web 2.0 application1

So I wanted to use a student essay that would generate some feedback. I chose a student who is strong in organization, originality, and voice. This student is weak in the areas of grammar, vocabulary, and punctuation. I know that this student works hard, and would benefit from using an application like this.

Here is the original essay, written by one of my 8th grade students after reading the novel The Outsiders by S.E.Hinton



Navigation of Application

This tool is very easy to use. I cut and past the linked essay provided above. The following Powerpoint includes notes as well as screen shots of the application during use.



Using www.paperrater.com in the Classroom

This tool could be used in a variety of ways to help the writing process. In many cases, eighth grade students are reluctant to revise or edit their work. Additionally, students are reluctant to carefully consider comments made by teachers during the grading process. Here are some possible uses and outcomes of www.paperrater.com

//**Uses in classroom**// //**Possible outcomes**//
 * Link this resource to teacher website or moodle classroom
 * Build routine classroom procedure that incorporates usage of this tool as a part of the writing process
 * Build vocabulary and thesaurus usage to help students increase sophisticated word usage
 * Emphasis importance of independent writing, revising and editing
 * Emphasis importance of following MLA guidelines and practices to avoid issues with plagiarism
 * Improve vocabulary usage in writing
 * Engage students in the process of revision and editing at a higher level
 * Increase compliance with MLA guidelines
 * Reduce plagiarism
 * Support grammar instruction
 * Increase transfer of all writing instruction
 * Provide authentic experiences and increasing student ownership of the complete writing process

Submitted by Maria Flick for EDUC 573 Web 2.0 Assignment