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Writer___________________________ Reviewer ________________ Date________
Informative/Research Essay
Peer Review Workshop
Directions: Read through your partner's essay twice. The first time familiarize yourself with the topic of the essay. The second time,
read for the essentials we discussed in class: the qualities of good writing, as well as effective argumentation strategies and
requirements. Mark the essay as you read and add questions or comments on the writing (see also GENERAL CHECKLIST FOR
ESSAYS). Then, please answer the following questions as completely as possible. Do not just give the paper and writer the stamp of
approval, or a "yes" or "no" answer - you will be doing your partner a disservice. When you are done, discourse with your peer about
their essay and your comments. Feel free to ask questions and/or clarify any issues you may have had reading their essays.
INTRODUCTION (hook, general background on topic and specific 2-3 part thesis)_________________________________
1. Does the title grab your interest? Why? Does it suggest the essay’s topic? If there isn’t a title, make suggestions for one and discuss
with you peer.
2. Does the essay start with interesting and/or relevant hooks? What types of hooks are used? Are the hooks effective? Why or why
not?
3. Does the introduction provide background information on the topic that moves from the general to the specific? Suggest revisions
and/or complement below:
4. Underline the thesis. Does it contain at least 2 or 3 points? Is the thesis the LAST SENTENCE in the introduction? Suggest
revisions and/or complement below:
BODY (topic sentence, support w/reasons/facts/evidence from sources—parenthetically cited)
5. Read the topic sentences of each body paragraph. Does each contain a focused statement about the contents of the paragraph? Do
the topics sentences connect to the thesis?
6. Was the topic sentence either hinted at or stated in the introduction/thesis? Suggest revisions and/or complement below: