Peer-review Form

This is a peer-review form for a draft version of an essay. It covers various aspects of the essay such as the introduction, central question, paragraph structure, grammar, tone, and sources used. The form provides clear comments on each aspect and indicates whether it is included or not. The form also gives suggestions for improvement where necessary.

Running head: PEER-REVIEW FORM
Peer-review Form
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PEER-REVIEW FORM 2
Peer-review form 3: Draft version of essay
Aspects in essay Included
Y/N?
Comments: please provide clear comments
The paper has a
catchy opening
Y The hook of the draft is catchy. The first two
sentences which also serves as an introduction
grabs the attention of the reader as giving a desire
to continue reading the whole draft.
The introduction
provides enough
background
information
Y The introduction of the draft gives enough
background of the information by first introducing
the historical context of the topic. The thesis has
been briefly stated giving the reader a snapshot of
what is expected in the whole draft.
The introduction
contains a clear
indication of the main
problem.
Y The introduction contains a precise indication of
the major problem even though it creates some
confusion to the reader due to wide and general
information in regards to the issue being addressed.
Similarly, it does not emphasize on the excat
problem but again give a brief information
concerning problem that will be later discussed in
the draft.
It provides the solution which to the problem which
entails discussing the issue in general.
The central question
your peer tries to
Y The article provides the major question that the
peer tries to answer. The draft present a question on

PEER-REVIEW FORM 3
answer in the essay is
clearly presented.
how do we tackle social inequity in the society.
The essay is well-
structured overall and
linking words are
used
Y The whole article is well structured and it has
linking words and phrases that connect sentences
and paragraphs signalling logical and reasonable
connections between ideas in the entire article. This
has created the effectiveness of the article.
The paragraph
structure is clear and
similar to what was
discussed in class.*1
Y The paragraphs of the article follows a proper
structure and keep the flow of ideas from the
discussion without loosing the meaning. The
supporting evidence is used (in-text citation) from
other authors to support the main idea.
Sentences are well
structured, similar to
what was discussed in
class.*1
Y The author of the article has used sentence
structure that vary that creating a different in his
writting ; not all the same. In my opinion,
sentences in the article are well structured and
emphasize on various words and ideas.
Verb tenses are
correct.
Y Verb tenses is one of the grammar rules that should
be emphasized at all cost. The article has used verb
tenses correctly.
Tone of voice is
appropriate: academic
style and word choice
Y The tone is formal thus making it appropriate. It is
not complicated, again, well style is used to make it
more engaging and clear.
Sources used and Y Different sources have been used with APA style

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APA of writing.
Conclusion : reserach
question and
subquestions are
answered
Y The article’s conclusion gives the solution to the
problem. In this case, author gave brief discussion
on politics and reacting to inequality. It answers the
research question as to Why Hasn’t Democracy
Slowed Rising
Inequality?