Peer Review Form for Argumentative Essay

Reviewer's Name_________________________ Writer's Name___________________

This peer review form is derived from the rubric your instructor will use to grade your
argumentative essay. Be sure to address each of the main categories listed on the form.

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INTRODUCTION Well-developed Introduction creates Introduction Background details are
Background/History introduction engages interest and contains adequately a random collection of
Define the Problem the reader and creates background explains the information, unclear, or
Thesis Statement interest. Contains information. Thesis background of not related to the topic.
detailed background clearly states the the problem, Thesis and/or problem
information and a problem. but may lack is vague or unclear.
clear explanation of detail. Thesis
the problem. Thesis states the
clearly states a problem.
significant and
compelling position.

Does the essay include these three items in the introductory paragraph:

• background information
• an explanation of the controversy
• a clear thesis statement

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MAIN POINTS Well-developed main Three or more main Three or more Less than three main
Body Paragraphs points directly related points are related to main points points, and/or poor
Refutation to the thesis. the thesis, but one are present, development of
Conclusion Supporting examples may lack details. ideas. Refutation
are concrete and Refutation paragraph missing or
detailed. Refutation acknowledges the vague. Conclusion does
acknowledges opposing view and not summarize main
opposing view summarizes points. points. Commentary is
logically and Conclusion effectively not present.
clearly. Conclusion summarizes
effectively wraps up topics. Commentary
and goes beyond is present.
restating the
thesis. Commentary
is logical, and well
thought out.
Does the following body paragraphs contain:

• body paragraphs that contain the three classifications (3) - each begins with a topic sentence and
contains detailed supporting sentences
• Conclusion:

1. began with a summary of your topic

2. restated your thesis
3. ended with a closing suggestions for change are included in conclusion

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ORGANIZATION Logical progression of Logical progression of Organization is No discernable
Structure ideas with a clear ideas. Transitions are clear. Transitions organization. Transitions
Transitions structure that enhances present equally are present. are not present.
the thesis. Transitions throughout essay.
are mature and
graceful.
• is the organizational pattern clear?

Comments:
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MECHANICS AND Writing is smooth, Writing is clear and Writing is clear, Writing is confusing, hard
STYLE skillful, sentences have varied but sentences to follow. Contains
Sentence flow, coherent. Sentences structure. Diction is may lack fragments and/or run-on
variety are strong and consistent. Punctuation, variety. Diction sentences. Inappropriate
Diction expressive with varied spelling, capitalization are is appropriate. A diction. Distracting errors
Spelling, structure. Diction is generally correct, with few errors in in punctuation, spelling,
punctuation, consistent and words few errors. (1-2) punctuation, capitalization.
capitalization well spelling,
chosen. Punctuation, capitalization. (3-
spelling, capitalization 4)
are correct. No errors
in grammar.
Circle the grammatical, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling errors

Overall, what is good about the essay?

What needs more work?

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