Reader:
Peer Review Worksheet – Essay 3 – The Researched Argumentative Essay
Read the introduction and outline with the following points in mind. Write a full comment for questions. Do not write yes or no responses…give detailed responses
1. Are the outside sources engaged and connected to argument, or are they merely thrown in without explanation. Is there a clear distinction between the student/writer’s voice and the outside sources? (here you want to help the writer avoid plagiarism)
2. In the main body of the paper, are there parts that are confusing or seem to lose focus? Where would you like more details or examples to help you see what the author means? What parts could use more explanations or definitions? (note the number of the paragraph and your suggestions)
3. How clear is the writing at the sentence level? If there are places that seem wordy or unclear, how might the author revise to address those problems? (also consider grammatical and mechanical issues)
4. Does the Conclusion sum up, without being repetitive, the major points/conclusions of the paper? To what extent does it offer a final point or thought for closure on the subject? What questions do you have that the paper does not address?
5. Are MLA in-text citations done correctly? The same might be asked of the works cited page.
6. Based on your assessment of the paper, what are the three most important issues the student should address to improve the paper? (Be specific)