Two essays peer reviews

Proposal Rough Draft Questions for Peer Review

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDoes the introduction draw us in and acquaint us with the argument in an engaging way?

5.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDoes the essay make clear what the specific proposal is, i.e. who should do what?

5.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDoes each paragraph have a clear focus?

5.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDoes each body paragraph have sufficient quotations or paraphrases of specific examples?

5.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDoes it introduce quotations and paraphrases with signal phrases that accurately show us the argument’s purpose?

5.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDoes the essay clearly show how one paragraph connects to the next and back to the thesis using transitions or repeating key phrases?

5.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDoes the essay mention and respond to any common objections to the proposal?

5.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDoes the essay define and evaluate a problem as needed to convince the reader that a solution is required?

5.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDoes the writer show she has done adequate research by drawing on sufficient reputable sources?

5.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDoes the essay anticipate and respond to questions the readers are likely to have?

5.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDoes the essay convince us of the feasibility of the proposed solution?

5.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDoes the essay provide compelling reasons to pursue the proposal, explaining criteria and causal arguments as needed?

5.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDoes the conclusion leave us with some additional final appeal or thought which inspires us to support the proposal or encourages us to think further about something related to it?

5.0 pts