Is peer response effective in teaching writing?

This paper aims to examine whether peer response is effective in ESL/EFL writing to provide a theoretical foundation as well as some adaptable suggestions from teachers/researchers to enhance peer response activities in teaching context. Firstly,the literature review is conducted,exploring research addressing characteristics of peer response and relationship among peer response and student attitude,student revision and writing quality improvement. Secondly,pedagogical implications (implementation of peer response) are demonstrated.