ENG 102 / Mlady
Peer review worksheet for essay on Barber’s “Jihad vs. McWorld”
Title of work reviewed: __________________________________________________________
Writer: ______________________________ Reviewer: ________________________________
Reviewer: Before you begin responding to the following questions, read the paper once through
to get a sense of it as a whole.
1. What is the author’s main argument or thesis? Or, what is the example the writer is
examining and analyzing? Do you see this argument or example being carried throughout
the essay? Do you see gaps in the reasoning or narrative of the essay? Please point those
places out and explain what is missing for you in terms of transitions from one idea to the
next.
2. Are the sources the writer selected relevant to the discussion? Are the quotations the writer
selected from Barber relevant to the discussion? How did these sources and quotations add
to your understanding of the issue? If you don’t think some sources or quotes are relevant,
explain why.
3. Does the author sufficiently define and provide context for the terms and sources used in the
essay? If the reader has not read Barber’s “Jihad vs. McWorld” or the other articles would
she or he be able to engage with the ideas in this essay? Please explain your answer using 2
specific examples from the essay.
4. Point out two places where the writer has effectively integrated their source materials or
supporting evidence. Please explain why you think these materials are effectively used.
5. Do you see places where the author’s use of source materials or supporting evidence is not
as effective or is incomplete? Point out two places where you see this and explain why you
do not think the integration of materials is as effective or complete.
6. Author: Please write a question regarding a specific issue or aspect of your paper that you
would like feedback on.
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