American Protest Literature
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Peer Review for Literary Analysis Final Research Essay - Please use the following template as a guide for your peer review for your partners.
1. Title
Look at the title - is it interesting and catchy? Does it reveal information about the actual content of the paper? Does the reader know specifically what the topic is and does it provide a sense of intrigue? Now make suggestions for how the title might be improved.
2. MLA Formatting & Length
Is the essay 4-5 pages in length? Is the MLA formatting done correctly? Check the headers, margins, page numbers, double spacing, 12 point Times New Roman font, paragraphing and all indentations.
3. Thesis Statement
Is the thesis clearly stated in the form of an argument and is fully developed and qualified? Does it prepare the reader for the paper’s organization? Does it follow one of the two options for essay structure and organization?
4. Argument - Supporting Paragraphs
Is the author's purpose and claim clear to the reader? Does the writer provide clear transition statements and does the evidence strongly support the topic and further the overall claim and argument? How could this be made stronger? What might strengthen the supporting paragraphs?
If the author discusses an opposition's perspective, are any naysayers addressed clearly and overcome?
Is there a clear sense of authority and credibility not only within the supporting sources, but also in the author's own voice? Is the argument convincing with ample reasons and evidence, and is the reader not left with lingering doubts or questions?
Does the author incorporate an ample amount of text and relevant examples from the literature? Where is there a need for more to clarify the stance the author is taking?
Write any comments to help the writer.
5. Coherence and Organization
Does the introduction gives an overview of the paper’s purpose without pointless generalizations? Is it a road-map for the reader? Are the body paragraphs organized logically? Are specific examples appropriate and do they clearly develop the thesis. Is textual support widely used to strengthen the argument? Does each quote directly contribute to the argument? A variety of quotes and paraphrases are used. Is the conclusion clear and does it provide a sense of closure or application? Do ideas flow together well? Are there effective transitions, and is the paper well organized overall?
6. Ample use of quotes, summaries, and paraphrasing and variety of evidence
Does the essay appear to have a good variety of relevant quotes, summaries and paraphrases? Can you see these reflected in the in-text citations? Are there places where a quote is left dangling without introduction or explanation? Make comments where you feel something is missing or not used well.
7. Tell, Show, Share method for paragraph development
Do paragraphs have three main parts: topic sentence, evidence, and explanation?
Tell the claim or thesis statement, sometimes called a topic sentence. Your claim should
invite discussion and be debatable.
Show the evidence (see examples above) to support your claim
Share the So what? Who cares? Why does it matter? Explain or analyze how your evidence or quote relates back to your thesis. Share your own ideas!
8. Conclusion
9. MLA Style – In text citations and Works Cited Page
Look at every in-text citation. Is it documented properly? Are block quotes done correctly?
Look at the works cited page. Are the entries alphabetized by author’s name? Check each entry for accuracy and format.
10. Any other comments
Are there any final encouraging thoughts or constructive comments you can offer your peer to inspire and encourage them in their writing?
