Peer Evaluation Worksheet—Classification
Name of Evaluator: Name of Author: Date: Comp 101
Directions: Read your partner's rough draft carefully, then respond to each of the following questions. Discuss any concerns with your group partner. Be sure to mark all errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and overall structure.
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Is the focus narrow enough? Yes/No (Suggestions)

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Is the opening strategy catchy and relevant? Explain. (Give suggestions for improvement)

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Does the essay have a clear, 3-part thesis? Yes/No
Can it be improved? Explain.

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Is the paper unified? Do all 3 illustrations support the one characteristic in the thesis? (For example: 3 types of one thing/person/idea)

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Do the introduction and conclusion bind the paper together? Explain.
Give ideas for creating more coherence.

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Is the paper clear? Explain.
Are transitions sufficient? Suggestions:

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Are transitions from time to setting to feeling clearly expressed? Mark foggy passages on the first draft.

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Does the author use strong action verbs? How can some be made more vigorous? Give suggestions.

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Does the author use descriptive nouns and vivid examples? How can this area be improved? Explain.

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Did the writer include enough details (including sense appeals) to effectively share the experience with you? Are there unnecessary details? Explain.

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Are there any inverted, parallel, or pace-breaking sentences used effectively? Are there any other surprises of meaning, sound, or structure? Explain.

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12.

Was this paper interesting? Why or why not?

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What would make the greatest improvement in this paper? Why?

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14. Is the Classification format clearly followed? (5+ paragraphs: Intro paragraph w/ 3-part thesis; 3 paragraphs-each covering a type by identifying the type, naming it, clearly defining/explaining about it, and including a specific example; and a concluding paragraph which sums up the paper) If not...Please explain what is missing. (Use the back of this paper if you need more room.) .
15. Has the author included outside reference support, including bibliographic material at the end of the essay? What is it? If not, suggest an area that needs this type of support.