Peer+Review

__**Peer Review Worksheet**__
Writer’s PIN: Reviewer’s PIN: Then reread the essay and complete this review sheet. Find time to review with the writer for 10-15 minutes to discuss your feedback.
 * Instructions for the Reviewer: ** Carefully read the entire essay.
 * Note: Literary Editing is an assessment of positive and negative qualities of a piece of writing. Please be honest and polite. **
 * Instructions for the Writer: ** Keep an open mind. Consider the comments you receive. You do not need to make all recommended changes, but you need to consider them.


 * 1. Opening Sentence: ** Does the first sentence grab your attention? Why or why not?


 * 2. Thesis: ** Does the essay have a thesis? Underline and label it on the rough draft. In your own words, write down what you think it is. If it needs work, explain.
 * 3. Support and Analysis ** : Which body paragraph is the most convincing? From this paragraph: Cite and discuss an example of the writer using evidence effectively. Cite and discuss an example of the writer using analysis effectively.

•Which body paragraph is the least convincing? Why? What could be done to improve this paragraph? •What additional analysis and interpretation of selected passages would strengthen the argument? •Where in the paper is the connection to the thesis least clear? •Overall, is evidence used effectively and is there a good balance between evidence and discussion/analysis of the evidence? - Overall, does the paper convince you of its main argument? Explain.

•Note in the paper where paragraphs or sentences seem out of order and suggest (with arrows or numbers) how they could be arranged more logically. •Add any transitions that would make the organization smoother. Write them on the paper. Please label as //transition//.
 * 4. Organization: ** Are the body paragraphs effectively ordered? Explain.
 * 5. Clarity: ** Mark what you consider the clearest sentence and the most confusing sentence in the paper. Be sure to label each.

· ** Format: ** Is the format correct? Consider the example essay in __WR__ and compare general format and section format (header, works cited, etc…). • Look at each quote the writer used. Did he make strong choices or should he consider using a different quote(s)? Explain. • Does the conclusion provide closure to the essay? Does it do more than simply re-state the arguments of the body paragraphs? What grade would you give this essay? Why?
 * 6. Proofreading: ** Mark on the paper any suggested changes in phrasing, syntax, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and __in-text documentation__.
 * 7. ETC: ** More questions to consider. Write your answers directly on the paper.
 * 8. Overall: ** What single change would most improve this essay? Why?