CLST 283-WI: Classical Comedy and Satire
Spring Semester 2003
Dr. Jacqueline Long
Questions for Peer Review of Writing Assignments
- Briefly summarize the central
point the essay makes, as it
seems to the team when you read it.
- How well does the writer focus on the
question assigned?
-[restate assigned question]-
Please suggest your ideas how the writer could improve
focus.
- Briefly outline how the writer
organizes the composition.
How well does the organization support the writer’s argument? Any
ideas to improve organization?
- How well does the writer make the composition
hang together? Ideas
to improve cohesiveness?
- How well does the writer support the
argument with valid evidence and explanation? Ideas how to improve
substance?
- How well does the writer inform you
with evidence and ideas? Ideas to improve
content?
- How well does the writer compose
clear sentences? Ideas to
improve clarity?
- How readable is the composition?
Ideas to improve style?
- How well does the writer persuade you
to believe the argument? Ideas to improve
persuasiveness?
- Keep the exercise constructive - all
suggestions should aim to help everyone write as effectively as
possible.
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