TO: ________________________________________

Essay #1 Peer Review

FROM: ________________________________________

1.) Do you think this draft is “on the right track” in terms of how you understand the assignment?  Write at least one sentence explaining why it is or why it is not.

2.) If there is an introductory paragraph, what do you think of it?  Write at least one sentence which explains your response.  What do you think could be done to make the introductory paragraph even better?  Write at least one suggestion.

3.) Is the draft easy to read and follow (organization/structure and transitions)?  Write at least one sentence which explains your response.  Is there any place where the draft does not “flow,” is “jumpy,” or where you get lost—either between paragraphs or within a paragraph?  Where is it and how could it be improved?

4.) Where is the best or most interesting information (detail/example/explanation) in the paper?  Write at least one sentence about where it is and why it is good.

5.) Where could more information (detail/example/explanation) be added or improved?  Write at least one sentence about where it is and why it is needed.

6.) If there is a concluding paragraph, what do you think of it?  Write at least one sentence which explains your response.  What do you think could be done to make the concluding paragraph even better?  Write at least one suggestion.

7.) What is the “overall message” that this draft puts in your mind?  In other words, how do you think the writer thinks (or feels) about the topic of the paper – or – what do you think the writer wanted you to think (or feel) about the topic of the paper?  Write at least one sentence.

8.) What is one (1) other suggestion you have for improving this draft?  Write at least one sentence.