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4.12: Peer Review

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    12. PEER REVIEW

    A peer review form for the first draft of your summary/response can be found in Appendix D: Peer and Self Review Forms. Use this form to give your classmate feedback on the elements of an effective summary we’ve discussed in this chapter:

    4. SUMMARY-RESPONSE 1 & 2
    A. Summary-Response Essay Peer Review
    Writer: Reviewer:
    Review your partner's essay for the criteria below. Answer the questions at the bottom.
    \begin{tabular}{|c|c|c|c|}
    \hline Complete Essay & YES & SO SO & NO \\
    \hline \multicolumn{4}{|l|}{The essay has 4-5 paragraphs with a clear introduction, summary paragraph, at least one response, and a conclusion.} \\
    \hline Introduction & YES & SO SO & NO \\
    \hline \multicolumn{4}{|l|}{The introduction includes a grammatically correct signal phrase (according to the author OR the author states) with the correct author name and title.} \\
    \hline \multicolumn{4}{|l|}{A clear, accurate, and brief one-sentence summary of the article is included in the introduction.} \\
    \hline \multicolumn{4}{|l|}{The introduction includes a clear thesis statement that agrees or disagrees with the article.} \\
    \hline Summary & YES & SO SO & NO \\
    \hline \multicolumn{4}{|l|}{The summary begins with a clear and accurate statement of the main argument of the article.} \\
    \hline \multicolumn{4}{|l|}{The summary includes all major supporting points and important details and examples without recounting them in excessive detail.} \\
    \hline \multicolumn{4}{|l|}{The relationship between various points of the summary are clearly and effectively shown through a variety of cohesive devices and transitions. The transitions show the organizational pattern of the text (pro/con, problem/solution, couse/effect, compare/contrast)} \\
    \hline \multicolumn{4}{|l|}{There are references to the author or the article throughout the summary (mention outhor's lost nome frequently).} \\
    \hline Responses & YES & SO SO & NO \\
    \hline \multicolumn{4}{|l|}{The writer mentions the specific points from the article that they're focusing on in the response paragraphs (quotes from the author)} \\
    \hline \multicolumn{4}{|l|}{The writer uses various strategies to respond to the points from the article (ogree, disogree, personal experience, references to other texts, references to history or current issues, references to culture)} \\
    \hline \multicolumn{4}{|l|}{The responses are sufficiently developed using specific examples that fit the point being made.} \\
    \hline \multicolumn{4}{|l|}{The response paragraphs provide evidence of critical thinking (criticize the text, question the text, provide solutions or olternative ideas the text hosn't mentioned)} \\
    \hline Conclusion & YES & SO SO & NO \\
    \hline The conclusion includes a summary of the article, a summary of the essay, and a final thought. & & & \\
    \hline \begin{tabular}{l}
    What is one thing the writer did well? What impressed you about it? \\
    What are two to three things the writer should focus on as they revise their ess you have for improving these things?
    \end{tabular} & & & \\
    \hline
    \end{tabular}

    After you have revised your draft using the feedback you’ve received from your classmate and instructor, complete the self review also found in Appendix D: Peer and Self Review Forms. Complete the form, including the reflective passage, and make any additional changes before submitting your final draft:

    B. Self-Review Checklist: Summary-Response Essay

    Before submitting your final draft, it’s important to be sure that you have done everything that your instructor expects. Use this checklist to help you track your progress for this assignment. Put a check ( \(\sqrt{ }\) ) on the left side once you have completed an individual task.
    Introduction
    \(\square\) introduction has two sentences.
    \(\square\) The first sentence includes the author’s name and the title of the article.
    \(\square\) The first sentence contains a statement of the article’s main idea in my own words.
    \(\square\) The second sentence states that I agree and/or disagree with the author’s points.
    \(\square\) The second sentence says which specific points I agree or disagree with.

    Paragraph Summary
    \(\square\) Paragraph correctly identifies the main argument of the article in the first sentence.
    \(\square\) Paragraph correctly identifies the organizational pattern (pro/con, cause/effect, compare/contrast, problem/solution, etc.).
    \(\square\) Paragraph correctly identifies the main supporting details.
    \(\square\) Paragraph uses transitions and other cohesive devices.
    \(\square\) Paragraph frequently refers to the author by last name.
    \(\square\) Paragraph is paraphrased (no quotes are used).
    Response Paragraphs
    \(\square\) I have written two response paragraphs.
    \(\square\) Both response paragraphs begin with a quote from the article.
    \(\square\) I explain both quotes in my own words.
    \(\square\) For each response paragraph, I clearly state my opinion of the idea in the quote.
    \(\square\) For each response paragraph, I provide evidence of my own to support my opinion.
    Work Cited Entry
    \(\square\) Work Cited page is on a separate page.
    \(\square\) Work Cited entry is complete and accurate.
    Formatting & Drafting
    \(\square\) Essay has been formatted according to MLA guidelines.
    \(\square\) There are clear changes between the \(1^{\text {th }}\) and final drafts.
    Self-Review Reflection: Summary-Response
    As a way to reflect on what you have learned and what is still challenging, write one paragraph (150 words min.) about the changes between your first and final drafts. What was challenging the first time that you wrote the assignment? What did you learn in the process of revising? What challenges do you
    still face? What will you do to address those challenges? What are you most proud of about this assignment?


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