Peer Evaluation for student projects

There is not much available on the topic of students' evaluating peer contributions to group projects. The following useful articles download as pdf files:

Dyrud, M. A. (2001). Group projects and peer review. Business Communication Quarterly 64(4): 106(7). Shows review form, recommending repeated use at weeks 4 and 7, with a formal evaluation upon project completion.

Brooks, C. M. and J. L. Ammons (2003). Free riding in group projects and the effects of timing, frequency, and specificity of criteria in peer assessments. Journal of Education for Business 78(5): p268(5). Provides a sample team member evaluation packet, also pointing out the benefits of early timing to reduce social loafing.

Maranto, R. and A. Gresham (1998). Using "World Series shares" to fight free riding in group projects. (teaching of political science). PS: Political Science & Politics 31(4): 789(3). Describes the Knickrehm Method of dividing a given number of points among group members in confidential balloting.

Below is a "quick and dirty" example that can be modified to fit your needs. You need to make up a set of forms for each project group.

PROJECT NAME or TOPIC
1) Circle your name, and 2) Rate the contribution of each group member (including yourself)

If you wish further assistance, contact the Teaching Resources Center, trc@ucdavis.edu, (530) 752-6050.