PEER REVIEW: ESSAY #2
Writer's Name ____________________
Rating Scale:
3 = YesReader #1 Reader #2 Reader #3 Reader #4
2 = Somewhat
1 = No
1. The topic
of this essay is interesting.
_____ _____
_____ _____
2. The title
is original and appropriate.
_____ _____
_____ _____
3. The introduction
makes me want
to continue reading.
_____ _____
_____ _____
4. Each body
paragraph is well-developed
with details, examples, illustrations, etc.
_____ _____
_____ _____
5. The meaning
of each sentence is clear.
_____ _____
_____ _____
6. Transitions
between sentences are smooth.
_____ _____
_____ _____
7. Transitions
between paragraphs are smooth.
_____ _____
_____ _____
8. The conclusion
is appropriate.
_____ _____
_____ _____
9. The essay
is well-organized overall.
_____ _____
_____ _____
10. I enjoyed reading
this essay.
_____ _____
_____ _____
One thing I especially
liked about this essay:
One suggestion for
improvement:
SELF EVALUATION: ESSAY #2
Now, consider your own essay again and answer the following questions honestly:
1. Is your topic
interesting? _____
2. Is your title
original and appropriate? _____
3. Is each paragraph
well-developed? _____
4. Is your essay
well-organized overall? _____
5. Is your essay
easy to understand? _____
6. Is your essay
interesting to read? _____
7. What is (are)
the greatest strength(s) of your essay so far?
8. What is (are)
the greatest weakness(es) of your essay so far?
9. Who do you
see as the main "audience" for your essay? That is, who might be most interested
in reading your essay? Is there anything you could do to make your essay
more appropriate for that particular audience?
10. What do you plan
to do to improve your essay when you write the second draft?