When state regulations mandated the suspension of face-to-face classes in spring of 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, it was apparent that plans needed to be leveraged to create rigorous, engaging learning experiences for students enrolled in dietetic program courses at D’Youville College in Buffalo, New York, specifically courses requiring food laboratory experiences
Introductory science students participate in peer review as a component of their final lab report assignment. The peer review activity is conducted during lab time at least two weeks before the final report is due. This activity is designed to increase student understanding of science as a process that includes peer review as well as the lab activity, and to provide feedback before the final assignment is submitted for grading. It can be used for any science laboratory course with large lab report assignments.