301 Portfolio Cover Letter Peer Review Sheet Writer: Chris McLaren Assessor: Ian Morano

Please read two or three of your peerss cover letters. Give the most specific advice that you can with regard to these questions: 1. Does the letter directly address ALL of our student learning outcomes? 2. Does the letter support its claims about how the portfolio demonstrates the writers achievement of our SLOs with specific evidence from actual portfolio documents? Heres an example of specific evidence: In the third paragraph of my persuasive essay, I disagree with Dr. Frankenweenies declaration that VitaminWater produces good health and weight loss. By noting that the NIH has found that children gain weight if they drink Vitamin Water every day, I show that Im able to consider and present fairly the merits of different viewpoints. 3. Were you doubtful about or unpersuaded by any of the writers claims about a particular SLO? 4. Is the letter organized logically and efficiently, or could you suggest ways to improve the organization (topic sentences, transitions, P order, thesis)? 5. Does the cover letter use letter formatting? 6. Are the letters sentences effective and clear? YES NO

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Additional Notes: You need to more direct when it comes to stating how you met each SLO. Be clear and straightforward with how you met each detail of the SLO not just stating how you Met SLO 1. It will be easier for the professor to grade your work.