3CQ Approach

Let's review the peer reply process!

Instructions

  1. Give a compliment.

  2. Make a connection.

  3. Include a comment.

  4. Ask a question.

Explore

  1. What do you appreciate about your peers’ work?

  2. How can you relate to your peers’ experiences?

  3. How can you add to your peers’ ideas?

  4. How can you further the discussion with a question?

Example

It’s awesome how passionate you are about your work in food safety! That’s such an important field, and it sounds like you’ve put in a lot of effort to grow in it. I’m sure your leadership experience will be a big strength in this class. I also struggle with writing professional emails sometimes, so I totally get what you mean about adjusting voice and tone. Hopefully we both sharpen those skills during this course.What’s one thing you’re hoping to take away from this class that might help you in your career?(Student Example)

Explore

It’s awesome how passionate you are about your work in food safety! That’s such an important field, and it sounds like you’ve put in a lot of effort to grow in it (compliment). I’m sure your leadership experience will be a big strength in this class (comment). I also struggle with writing professional emails sometimes, so I totally get what you mean about adjusting voice and tone. Hopefully we both sharpen those skills during this course (connection).What’s one thing you’re hoping to take away from this class that might help you in your career (question)?(Student Example with Notes)

Guidelines

• To earn full credit, be sure to reply to at least two peers.
• It is a kind gesture to reply to posts that do not have
any peer replies yet.• Be Scholarly: Cite your sources, and use proper grammar and spelling.
• Be Respectful: Respect privacy, and avoid stereotyping.
• Be Professional: Be honest and precise, and use a legible, black font.
• Be Polite: Address peers by name, and consider your tone.
(Writers' Studio, 2025)

Reference
(2025) English 102: First-Year Composition [Module 2]. The Writers’ Studio, Arizona State University.

Created by Caroline Kaseburg using Carrd.

Questions?

Contact your course instructor or Writing Mentor.

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