Next, they are shown a web page providing them with the original text and online instructions for making comments. The box to the right includes a list of common grammatical errors. Reviewers simply select a sentence and then click on one or more errors. In practice, we found that the online grammatical error descriptions served as a good checklist for reviewers and writers alike, and made it easier to describe the problems with a sentence. WIT may be tailored to include any errors or error categories preferred by the instructor.
Reviewers can comment on more than just grammar.
Underneath each paragraph, WIT provides a comment box. This box allows reviewers to freely type suggestions or reactions to the text above. This separation emphasizes the difference between mechanics and content, and helps reviewers concentrate on one task at a time. WIT offers several options for handling reviewer comments. Comments passed along to the writer may be sent anonymously or signed.