Your College's Name
Eiland
English

PEER EVALUATION SHEET

WHEN YOU READ A PAPER, WHETHER OR NOT IT'S YOURS, YOU WANT TO FOCUS ON THE IMPORTANT ASPECTS OF THE PAPER TO ENSURE THAT THE MAIN POINT OF THE AUTHOR IS UNDERSTOOD BY THE READER. ASK YOURSELF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS CONCERNING THE PAPER YOU ARE READING.

1. THESIS
   1. What is the thesis? If there is no obvious thesis, what do you think it is? Use your own words, if necessary.
   2. Is the point of the essay connected to the reading(s) under discussion?
   3. Is the thesis supported throughout each paragraph of the paper? Does each paragraph's point seem to reflect and support the overall thesis?
   4. Is the thesis supported by the Conclusion? Has the point been well made?

2. OVERALL ESSAY
   1. Does the paper have an Introduction? Does it have background and a thesis? Does it identify the work and the author under discussion?
   2. Does each paragraph has its own point? Does the point reflect or support the overall thesis?
   3. Is there sufficient support (i.e. quotes, paraphrases, examples) for the main point? the individual points? Does any support contradict those points?
   4. Does each paragraph have its own topic sentence? Conclusion?
   5. Is there a Conclusion to the paper? Does it have a summary or reiteration of the thesis? Does it have a projection or call to action? Does it identify the work and the author under discussion?

3. LOGIC
   1. Is the point clear?
   2. Does the paper flow smoothly (or at least logically) from one paragraph to the next?
   3. Are you convinced by the argument?
   4. Are there any obvious contradictions or omissions in the argument?
   5. Is there any needless repetition or obvious padding?
   6. Any suggestions?