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PEER REVIEW QUESTIONS - please respond in a different color font or in bold black to each of the questions below.

Essay Introduction Questions:

1. Explain, in a sentence or two, how the introduction of the essay introduces the problem.

2. Find and copy and paste the thesis below.  

· Does the thesis appear as the last sentence in the essay's first paragraph?

· Explain if the thesis is manageable and convinces you by either explaning why the problem is in need of solution or how to solve the problem.  

· If any element of the thesis mentioned here is missing, please remark accordingly in your review.

 Background Paragraph (second paragraph):

1. Explain, in a sentence or two, how the author gives more depth about the history of the problem.  

· Comment on the way the author elaborates.  Do you feel like you fully understand the depth and/or gravity of the problem? 

2. Identify and describe the evidence that the author gives to support the background knowledge regarding the problem

· What resources does the author use to support his/her evidence?

· Does the author cite the resouce according to APA in-text citations? See  OWL at Purdue  for help with in-text citations in APA style. 

Solutions Paragraph(s) (third, fourth, and maybe even fifth paragraph):

1. Identify and summarize, in a couple of sentences, the solutions that the author provides to the problem. 

2. Identify and summarize, in a couple of sentences, the advantages and disadvantages the author provides for each solution. 

Conclusion Paragraph: 

1. Explain if the author rephrases--and not restates--the thesis in the final paragraph.  

2. Identify and explain, in a sentence, the best solution the author provides in the final paragraph. Address why s/he says it is the best solution.  If the best solution is not present, please comment accordingly in your review. 

Organization and Structure of Essay:

1. Explain whether or not each paragraph focuses on one main idea.  

2. Identify and copy/paste the topic sentences for each paragraph.  Refer to  this resource  for help. Comment accordingly if topic sentences are missing. 

3. Explain whether each paragraph concludes by wrapping up the thoughts in the paragraph.  Point out any paragraphs that don't have a concluding sentence.  Refer to  this resource  for help on elements of a solid paragraph. 

Grammar & Mechanics:

1. Point out any fragments in the essay. Refer to  this resource  for help.  

2. Point out any comma splices or run-ons in the essay.  Refer to  this resource  for help.