Work Sheet

ENG-106 Peer Review Worksheet: Definition Argument

Part of your responsibility as a student in this course is to provide quality feedback to your peers that will help them to improve their writing skills. This worksheet will assist you in providing that feedback.To highlight the text and type over the information in the boxes on this worksheet, double-click on the first word.

Name of the draft’s author: FORMTEXT Type Author Name Here

Name of the peer reviewer: FORMTEXT Type Reviewer Name Here

Reviewer

After reading through the draft one time, write a summary (3-5 sentences)of the paper that includes your assessment of how well the essay meets the assignment requirements as specified in the syllabus and the rubric.

FORMTEXT The assignment is well- organized, length of paragraphs is well- managed and the ideas in all the paragraphs are connected with each other. Assignment starts with general discussion about organs then it moves to organ donation. After elaborating the need and significance of organ donation, associated problems were described such as infected organs, illegal donations, unfavorable environment and black market. However, room for improvement is always there, at some points punctuation and grammatical issues were found for example "all organ donor" "must be check" before the agreement is made the organs" with some other similar errors; rest of the assignment is done accurately.

After a second, closer reading of the draft, answer each of the following questions. Positive answers will give you specific elements of the draft to praise; negative answers will indicate areas in need of improvement and revision. Please be sure to indicate at least three positive aspects of the draft and at least three areas for improvement in reply to the questions at the bottom of this worksheet.

Definition Argument Content and Ideas

How effectively does the thesis statement identify the main points that the writer would like to make in this definition argument?

FORMTEXT Thesis statement ideatifies the main points accurately such as diversified mediums of trade for organs that are used for medical and other purposes. Rest of the essay revolves around this issue.

How successfully does the argument focus on explaining and justifying a specific definition?

FORMTEXT In- text citations were utilized to develop and support the arguments more strongly. Personal observation coupled with the in- text citations made the essay worth reading.

If the writer uses resemblance arguments, how successfully were they used?

FORMTEXT Yes, writer used resemblance arguments while explaining the thesis points. These arguments were used accurately.

How persuasively is evidence used to justify ideas and enrich the essay?

FORMTEXT Writer utilized daily life experinces, media images and support from literature to make his arguments persuasive and reliable.

How effectively does the essay incorporate supporting strategies such as the criteria-match pattern described?

FORMTEXT Criteria match patterns were found in the essay that were used to define the main points in thesis statement. Their utilization was effective as they helped developing a deviating argument.

Organization

How effectively does the introduction engage the reader while providing an overview of the paper?

FORMTEXT It starts with the description of organs, their significance and underlying reasons behind their donation. It makes the reader engaged through developing the element of curiosity and an urge to know more.

Please identify the writer’s thesis and quote it in the box below.

FORMTEXT Legal organ donation is the only way to reduce health risks for both parties involved and to avoid the spreading of diseases.      

How effectively do the paragraphs develop the topic sentence and advance the essay’s ideas?

FORMTEXT It explains the ideas very well as it encapsulates real life instances and literature support to enhance the validity of information

How effectively does the conclusion provide a strong, satisfying ending, not a mere summary of the essay?

FORMTEXT Conclusion section draws meaningful take aways from the textual activity

Format

How closely does the paper follow GCU formatting style?Is it double-spaced in 12 pt. Times New Roman font?Does it have 1" margins? Does it use headers (page numbers using appropriate header function)?Does it have a proper heading (with student’s name, date, course, and instructor’s name)?

FORMCHECKBOX Yes FORMCHECKBOX No FORMTEXT only line spacing does not follow GCU conventions

Are all information, quotations, and borrowed ideas cited in parenthetical GCU format?

FORMCHECKBOX Yes FORMCHECKBOX No FORMTEXT Add optional clarification here

Are all sources listed on the references page in GCU format?

FORMCHECKBOX Yes FORMCHECKBOX No FORMTEXT Add optional clarification here

Is the required minimum number of sources listed?

FORMCHECKBOX Yes FORMCHECKBOX No FORMTEXT Add optional clarification here

Language Use and Style

Are the voice and tone of the essay effective in characterizing ideas and creating the appropriate mood?If “No,” please provide examples of ineffective or inappropriate voice and tone.

FORMCHECKBOX Yes FORMCHECKBOX No FORMTEXT Add optional clarification here

How effectively does the paper incorporate a variety of sentence structures that strengthen the ideas, create vitality, and avoid choppiness in the writing?

FORMCHECKBOX Yes FORMCHECKBOX No FORMTEXT Add optional clarification here

How would you assess the writer’s diction (i.e., word choice)? Does the writer use active verbs, concrete nouns, and precise words?

FORMCHECKBOX Yes FORMCHECKBOX No FORMTEXT Add optional clarification here

Grammar and Mechanics

Does the writer use proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling?If “No,” please provide examples of errors in need of correction.

FORMCHECKBOX Yes FORMCHECKBOX No FORMTEXT "all organ donor" "must be check" before the agreement is made the organs" "Someone having cancer or diseases are" "Also, as stated before, if the government regulated organ transplantation and required the healthy organs of a deceased individual be donated to a patient on the donor list this may help the shortage that has been increasing around the world" "who receive organs thru the black market" "without the selling, or trading of organs" ". Next, would be to donate all healthy organs" "Doing something such as this will keep all parties safe" "Health risks are can be great even when someone is healthy" "The goal is to keep both parties healthy and living, while keeps costs within reason" "The medical professional need to monitor the patient closely within the first few days of surgery to make sure they patient heals and that their body accepts the new organ" and similar ones.

Is the writing clear and comprehensible throughout the draft?If “No,” please provide examples in need of improvement.

FORMCHECKBOX Yes FORMCHECKBOX No FORMTEXT examples are provided above

Three things that I liked about your draft are:

FORMTEXT start of essay

FORMTEXT paragraph arrangement

FORMTEXT utilization of literature

Three things that could be improved are:

FORMTEXT grammar

FORMTEXT punctuation

FORMTEXT sentense structure particularly use to present and past tenses