Peer Review Feedback Form

Name of author_________________________________ Name of reviewer ________________________

Course and section ____________________________ Essay # _________ Date ___________________

The goals of peer review are (1) to help improve your classmate's paper by pointing out strengths and weaknesses that may not be apparent to the author, and (2) to help improve revising and editing skills for both.

 

INSTRUCTIONS
 Read the paper assigned to you twice—once to get an overview of the paper’s content, and a second time to generate constructive criticism for the author to use when revising his/her paper. Answer the questions below.

 

ORGANIZATION

  1. Are the basic sections (introduction, conclusion, works cited, etc.) adequate? If not, what is missing?

 

 

  1. Is the thesis located early in the essay? Does it make an argument or state a disposition toward the topic with enough detail to illustrate its significance? How can it be improved?

 

 

  1. Does each paragraph address one issue, and explicitly relate back to the main thesis? Explain.

 

 

 

  1. Is the material ordered in a way that is logical, clear, and easy to follow? Explain.

 

 

 

CONTENT

  1. Does the writer adequately summarize and discuss the topic? Explain.

 

 

 

  1. Does the writer comprehensively cover appropriate materials available from standard sources (e.g., textbook, library, class discussions, etc.)? If not, what is missing?

 

 

 

  1. Does the writer make some contribution of thought to the paper or merely summarize data or publications? Explain.

 

 

 

DOCUMENTATION

  1. Does the writer introduce and document sources adequately and appropriately following MLA style and Winthrop University requirements for introducing and identifying sources? Note any incorrect formatting.

 

 

  1. Are all the citations in the text listed in the Works Cited section? Note any discrepancies.

 

 

GRAMMAR AND STYLE

  1. Are there any grammar, punctuation, or spelling errors?

 

 

  1. Is the writer’s writing style clear (each sentence is coherent/makes sense)? Are the paragraphs and sentences cohesive (flow together smoothly without disruption in the train of thought)?