1. PEER REVIEW FORM:
Reviewer ___________________________ Essay Author _________________________
DIRECTIONS: Please respond fully to the following questions on this form. Then return the form to the
essay author to assist his/her revision. This draft and this form should be attached to the finished essay
when it is submitted.
1. Paraphrase the author’s main topic.
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2. What were some supporting facts that the author used to make his/her claim? Use specific quotes from
the paper. Also, give some suggestions to improve this part of the essay.
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3. Is the essay clear? Does it flow well? Do you understand the introduction and conclusion? How can the
organization be better?
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4. Grammatical/mechanical errors? Be specific.
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5. Review for other surface errors—apostrophes in possessives, spelling errors, subject-verb
disagreement, overuse of commas, etc. Circle those concerns on the draft. If you see that the author has a
tendency to repeat certain errors, note them here so that the author can edit her final draft with those
details in mind.