Peer Review Worksheet
Reviewer’s Name:
Essay Writer’s Name:
Essay Title:
A. Before You Begin:
1. Read the prompt and review the rubric guidelines
2. Read through this entire worksheet
3. Read their entire paper through, thoroughly.
4. Now, go through the worksheet noting the page number/paragraph/sentence etc. to
specifically…
 Identify strengths
 Identify areas that need work
 Pay attention to basic mechanics
 Note anything missing
 Ask questions
(These are not “yes/”no” responses; you need to show SPECIFIC evidence/examples for each
prompt)
B. Your Critique:
Praise what works well in the paper (compelling statements, fluid writing, good scope of the
topic, etc.); point to specific passages.
Comment on large issues (the most important ways the paper could be improved):
Does the paper respond to the assignment?
Page 1 of 4
Peer Review Worksheet
Are important and interesting ideas presented?
Is the paper effectively organized/ are the sequence of points logical?
Are ideas adequately developed?
Comment on writing mechanics:
Are there awkward or confusing sentences, style, grammar, word choice or evidence of a lack
of proofreading?
Page 2 of 4
Peer Review Worksheet
Comment on whether the paper clearly announces the topics and then provides supporting
evidence through statements and sources: Be specific in your response (explain where you get
stuck, what you don't understand, if applicable). And as much as you can, explain why you're
making particular suggestions.
Try describing what you see (or hear) in the paper--what you see as the main point, what you see
as the organizational pattern.
Identify what's missing and/or what needs to be explained more fully. Also identify what, if
anything, could be left out.
Randomly choose three different listed sources/citations and state how/why the source is
applicable and/or credible
What questions do you have for the writer?
Page 3 of 4
Peer Review Worksheet
C. Know That…
The writer will see your critiques and feedback
You should be thoughtful and thorough
Be honest and constructive, do not be too lenient
When you receive yours back, do not be defensive, but rather receptive to the comments
and use them to enhance your writings.
Page 4 of 4