You will basically grade two papers from other students and follow a rubric i will provide to answer every question on the rubric and write out the comments on a word sheet.

You will basically grade two papers from other students and follow a rubric i will provide to answer every question on the rubric and write out the comments on a word sheet. While your feedback is anonymous, please ensure that you are providing the same type and quality of feedback that you wish to receive from your fellow peers. A rubric with guiding questions for peer feedback has been provided. Down below is the rubric you need to use to answer all the questions for the two papers.

Peer Feedback Form

Peer Feedback Form

Criteria Ratings

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThesis Statement● How is the thesis structured? Does it follow the instructions? ● How can the thesis be more specific and complex? ● How can the writer demonstrate why his/her argument is significant? ● Does the thesis provide an outline of where the paper goes?

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization● How do the ideas in the paper progress? ● How does the writer transition between points and/or paragraphs? ● Does the writer use paragraphs that are too short? How can the writer develop the paragraph more or integrate this information somewhere else? ● Does the writer use paragraphs that are too long? How can the writer condense these paragraphs or split them up?

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEvidence/Analysis● Is every piece of evidence followed by analysis? ● Where can the analysis better explain the evidence? ● How often does the writer use quotations? Where can the writer paraphrase instead? ● Is it clear how examples support the argument and connect to the thesis statement? ● Does the writer make any leaps in judgment that are questionable or illogical? ● Where can the writer incorporate a counterargument?

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction● How does the introduction hook the reader? ● Does the introduction provide enough context on the topic covered in the paper? ● Does the introduction use cliches (like rhetorical questions or dictionary definitions)?

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusion● Does the conclusion introduce new information? ● How can the conclusion restate the thesis in a more complex way? ● Does the conclusion summarize the main points of the paper? ● How does the conclusion reinforce the significance of the writer’s argument?