Draft Thesis Statements 1 + 4pages Essay 1--Draft

2020/11/7 Essay 1--Draft

https://canvas.pasadena.edu/courses/1107738/assignments/8587621?module_item_id=12416032 1/2

Essay 1--Draft

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Upload your draft of Essay 1. Peer reviews will be assigned automatically. Use the peer review questions to offer advice and suggestions to your classmates. You can also make an appointment with a remote tutor at the WSC through the tab on the menu.

Getting some preliminary feedback is essential to the revision process.

PLEASE ANSWER THESE 7 QUESTIONS IN YOUR PEER REVIEWS:

1. Is there a meaningful title? if not, can you suggest one?

2. Is an argumentative thesis clearly articulated at the end of the introduction? Could the thesis be clearer or more specific? Does the thesis respond directly and precisely to the prompt? Can you distinguish claim from rationale? Give suggestions for revision.

3. How do the introductory sentences prepare you for the thesis? Is there anything unnecessary or unclear in the first paragraph?

4. Does each body paragraph have a single unifying idea? Are the topic sentences clearly supportive of the thesis? What about the conclusion sentences? Does each paragraph draw a meaningful conclusion in support of the thesis? Make suggestions.

5. Does the essay provide strong evidence and support for a particular kind of critical thinking or particular concepts? Assess the effectiveness of the evidence. Make suggestions.

6. Is the essay argumentative? Are objections anticipate and replied to? Make suggestions for enhancing argumentation.

6. Are there any errors in grammar, punctuation, or sentence structure? If so, mention these.

7. What do you like the most about this essay? Is it persuasive? What did you learn?

2020/11/7 Essay 1--Draft

https://canvas.pasadena.edu/courses/1107738/assignments/8587621?module_item_id=12416032 2/2

Total Points: 10.0

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10.0 pts

Description of criterion

Draft is a complete or nearly complete essay with an introduction, at least four body paragraphs, and a conclusion paragraph. The document is MLA formatted.

10.0 pts Full Marks

0.0 pts No Marks