Research Paper - Conclusionpeer Review
Research Paper - CONCLUSIONPeer Review
Author ______
Reviewer ______
Complete the checklist. Circle yes or no according to how the writer has completed each task. For each “NO”, correct the mistake on the rough draft.
MLA format / Formal Writing / Grammar and Spelling
Font (Times New Roman 12pt) Yes No / THIRD PERSON only (he, she, they, etc.) Yes NoLast name and Page # (upper right corner) Yes No / Free of Contractions Yes No
Double spaced w/o extra spacesYes No / Remove “weak” words - just, maybe, stuff, very
½” Indents from margin Yes No / Remove superlatives - every, never, always
Correct 1” marginsYesNo / Mark “preachy” areas - “People should…” author rewrite
Did reviewer correct spelling/grammar? Yes No
- Restate the main idea of your essay, or your thesis statement
- Look at thesis statement in INTRODUCTION
- Is the thesis REPEATED exactly the same? YesNo
- If the thesis is exactly the same, write the thesis in a new way for the writer:
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- Revisits the three subpoints of the essayYesNo
- Check the thesis statement - what are the three main parts of “the plan” (follows “because…”)
- Not a complete rewrite of your argument - you want to revisit the main points to remind the reader of your argument - make CONNECTIONS between everything! It should all be coming together for the reader at this point!
- Leave the reader with an interesting final impressionYesNo
- Should answer the “So What?!” question - why do readers care?
- What is the impact of your topic on the community, government, world, etc.? Why should we care?
- Think of the conclusion as a “mic drop” moment - leave the readers with an “a-ha” moment - you want them to think about your topic in a new and interesting way
- If no, make suggestions here:
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HW: Make revisions of ENTIRE essay - Final ROUGH DRAFT due next class