Title of essay being reviewed__________________________________

Name of Student of wrote the essay____________________________________

Names of peer reviewers_________________________________________________________

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1. What is the main point of the essay (proposition)

2. List the main supporting arguments

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3. Which paragraphs do you find these in?

4. Does the student provide examples of or statistics supporting the above "main supporting arguments"?

If so, list a couple

5. How does the writer acknowledge the opposition?

How does the writer dismiss or minimize the opposition's claims?

6. Is the argument convincing? Do you buy it? Why or why not

7. Any comments on the intro & conclusion - are they effective?

8. Is the documentation done according to MLA rules?

9 How can this essay be improved?

Other points to consider:

What do you like most about the essay?
Does the introduction grab your attention? Is it effective? What did you like about the intro? Improvements
Did the write stick to the point or digress throughout the essay?
Where are the most important elements of the essay located?
Conclusion: is it  effective and memorable?   Suggestions 

Content:
Is there a balance between the writer and source texts?
Are there items that should be more fully developed - that left you wanting to know more?