CRITIC’S ROLE
PEER REVIEW - POSITION PAPER
Writer __________________________ Student Reviewer_______________________
Complete the following worksheet regarding your peer’s essay draft:
1. Is the title interesting and relevant? [ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Could be better
2. Is the topic appropriate for a 4-5 page essay (not too broad or too narrow)?
[ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Could be better
Comment: _______________________________________________________________
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3. Organization: Rate each of the following:
Good
Issue is well-defined
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Writer stays focused
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Essay is well-paced, smooth
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Essay is logical, orderly
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Fair
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Poor
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Comment Required: ______________________________________________________
4. Strength of Argument: What is the writer’s position? ___________________________
5. Highlight the major points of the argument: __________________________________
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6. Highlight the major counter-arguments used:
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7. Is the writer’s tone: [
] Objective [
Does the writer:
[ ] Accommodate
[ ] Accommodate
[ ] Accommodate
[ ] Accommodate
] Passionate
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] Refute
] Refute
] Refute
] Refute
[ ] Balanced with both
8. What is the best part of this essay? _________________________________________
9. Do you have any other comments or reactions that will help your classmate write a
more effective essay? ______________________________________________________