Author: djensen
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Peer Review Questionnaire
DO NOT ANSWER ONLY YES OR NO. EACH COMMENT SHOULD BE 2-3 SENTENCES LONG. MAKE SURE YOUR NAME IS ON THIS FORM WHEN SUBMITTING IT.

Question | Reviewer’s Comment
Thesis Statement
Can I find it? List where you found it. |
Does the thesis state the main idea and some of the reasoning behind that idea? List where you believe the student has identified listed his/her thesis and the main idea. |
Is all of the textual evidence clearly related to the thesis? If yes, why do you believe so? If no, why don’t you believe so? |
Coherence and Clarity

Do any ideas seem vague?
Name the area by paragraph and sentence where you believe the idea is not clear. If you believe the ideas are clear, give an example of an idea that is especially well presented.

Is the purpose of the essay clear?
Name the purpose of the essay at the time you state whether it is clear or not.

Content

Is there a structure to the paper?
Describe the structure you see. Can you name it from the things we have learned about structure?

Can I determine the logic behind it?
List at least two reasons you can or cannot determine the logic behind the chosen structure.

What are the most interesting/convincing sections of the paper? |
Style
Is the style appropriate for the intended audience? Identify the suggested audience. What evidence is in the paper to tell you that it is for that audience? |
Is the research thoroughly documented? Is there a Work Cited page at the end and are the citations done properly? For more help go to one of the citation generation engines such as www.noodletools.com for additional help. |
Grammar and Mechanics
Grammar: List the most common error that you recognize and see in the paper. (Don’t forget formatting.) |
Punctuation: One space after a period, commas used correctly? |
Spelling: Did you spot an spell check errors such as “barley vs bearly”. |
Recommended Changes
Please recommend three specific changes in the writing.