Formal Exploratory Essay: Peer Review Form

Formal Exploratory Essay
Peer Review Form

Introduction [worth 10%]
Does the introduction meet all of the following criteria: (1) establishes the question’s significance, (2) tells why the writer is interested in the topic, and (3) presents relevant background information about the topic, and (4) states a research question?

Any comments/suggestions for improvement?

Body Paragraphs [worth 40%]
Do the body paragraphs (1) consist of at least 5 body paragraphs that examine 5 different sources; (2) include at least 3 different genres of sources; (3) examine sources representing more than one perspective; and (4) use 10 or more summaries, paraphrases, or quotes.

Any comments/suggestions for improvement?

Conclusion
Any comments/suggestions for improvement?

Other [worth 40%]
Do you notice any errors with the paper’s Works Cited, MLA format, or grammar? Any comments/suggestions for improvement?

Does the writer meet the 1,500-word requirement?

Formal Exploratory Essay
Peer Review Form

Introduction [worth 10%]
Does the introduction meet all of the following criteria: (1) establishes the question’s significance, (2) tells why the writer is interested in the topic, and (3) presents relevant background information about the topic, and (4) states a research question?

Any comments/suggestions for improvement?

Body Paragraphs [worth 40%]
Do the body paragraphs (1) consist of at least 5 body paragraphs that examine 5 different sources; (2) include at least 3 different genres of sources; (3) examine sources representing more than one perspective; and (4) use 10 or more summaries, paraphrases, or quotes.

Any comments/suggestions for improvement?

Conclusion [worth 10%]
Does the conclusion (1) wrap up the writer’s thinking on the topic and (2) present his/her current answer to the research