Math 248

Peer Feedback Draft of Review Paper

Writer's name:_____________________________ Assignment #:______________

Your name:________________________________ Date:_____________________

Please fill this out in advance of the peer feedback session. Attach it to the first draft and bring it with you to return to the writer. You may wish to write some comments on the first draft as well.

Important note: Your job is to read your fellow student's first draft carefully and give feedback which will help the writer in revising and improving the draft. The first draft and the peer feedback forms will be turned in with the final draft, but the grade will be based on the quality of the final draft. Your thorough and honest comments can help the writer to earn a better grade on the final draft!

  1. Is the objective clear? Does the paper flow smoothly and develope its subject?   Are there paragraphs which need more detail or which are simply unclear? If so, please explain.

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  2. Are the arguments convincing? Has the history been explored fully?

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  3. Is the argument written concisely? Are there words or sentences which could be eliminated? Does the paper effectively reach a general audience?

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  4. Introduction. Is there an introduction which states the topic and gives a general audience motivation for its existence? Any suggestions for improving the introduction?

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  5. Conclusion. Is there a conclusion that discusses why the topic is of interest or importance? Any suggestions for improving the conclusion?

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  6. Is the paper well organized? Should paragraphs or topics be moved, added or removed? Does the narrative stay focused upon one audience or does the level of sophistication from the reader vary too much? How could this be improved?
     

     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

  8. Are words used correctly and precisely? Point out any vague language and pronouns whose antecedent is not clear.

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  9. Are the grammar, spelling and punctuation correct? Give specific suggestions for improvements in these areas.

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