Peer-Response Form: Multiple-Source Essay
Writer’s Name: ___________________________________________________________
Reviewer’s Name: _________________________________________________________
Your purpose in answering these questions is to provide an honest and helpful response to your partner’s draft and to suggest ways to make his/her writing better. Be sure to read the entire essay carefully before writing any responses. Be as specific as possible by referring to particular parts of the essay in your answers. Make sure you are polite and considerate as well.
1. Is there an introduction in your partner’s essay? What do you think of his/her introduction? Did he/she clearly present the summary of James T. Hamilton’s article? How do you like the summary? (at least 4 sentences)
2. Did your classmate clearly support and expand his/her thesis statement with concrete reasons?
3. How well did your classmate present each source’s position?
4. Did your classmate cite the sources accurately in the body paragraphs? Please give two examples and provide suggestions for him/her.
5. How well did your classmate use quotation, summary and paraphrase? Did he/she overuse them? Do you have any suggestions for him or her?
6. How is the organization of the essay? In what way do you believe so?
7. How do you like his/her thesis? Why?
8. Are there smooth transitions between concrete points/sentences in a paragraph? Between paragraphs? Point out any places where transitions need to be stronger.
9. Did the conclusion reinforce the thesis statement?
10. Did your classmate use the personal pronouns “I”, “You”, or “We” in the paragraphs before his/her conclusion? If so, please cite the examples below and tell him/her to change.
11. Check your classmates’ reference list. Was it accurately documented?
12. Write a few comments to your classmate. Start with what he/she did very well in the essay and then discuss what you think needs more work. Please be polite!
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