Mrs. AbiSamra
Grade 9

Research Essay Peer Evaluation 1 (of 2^nd draft)

Name of “Evaluatee” ___________________________________________________

Topic: __________________________________________________________________________

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Check when appropriate:

Does the Final Draft include

1. ___________Title page (Header, Running Head, Title + Illustration, Name, Name of school, Name of teacher,
Subject, Class, Date, Page Number)

2. ___________Statement of Purpose (The aim/purpose of this study is to...)

3. ___________Detailed Outline (following the provided format)

4. ___________Title (again) + Research Question (that you have to refer back to throughout your essay)

5. ___________The 500 Word Essay + Word count

6. ___________References (APA style)-- at least 4 different references!

7. ___________Appendix (hard copies of your references + additional pictures if any)

Content & Format:

1. ___________Is the essay a reasoned argument in which the writer endeavors to persuade a skeptical
reader of the justifiability of the line of argument adopted?

2. ___________Is there an argument? Is each part of it clear? Is it easy to understand and does it make sense?

3. ___________Does the essay develop logically through a series of arguments or points?

4. ___________Is appropriate evidence used to support arguments (or is it either too little, too much, or inappropriate)?

5. ___________Does the essay show evidence of the use of a variety of authoritative sources?

6. ___________Is the essay clear and readable? (Pay attention to grammar and spelling)

7. ___________Does the essay contain repetitive or irrelevant material?

8. ___________Has a bibliography of all materials consulted been included in the “References” section?

9. ___________Are all quotations/paraphrased sentences properly cited?

10. ___________Is the essay within limits (at least 500 words)?

11. ___________Presentation: Has the essay been word processed, allowing double space between lines and a
12-point Times New Roman font? Have all pages been numbered? Do the different parts start
on a new sheet? Are the Thesis statement & Restatement of thesis underlined?

Research Essay Peer Evaluation 2

Research Question: ______________________________________________________________

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Thesis/Claim: ____________________________________________________________________

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Evidence 1: ______________________________________________________________________

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Evidence 2: ______________________________________________________________________

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Evidence 3: ______________________________________________________________________

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Counter-argument(s): _____________________________________________________________

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Restatement of Thesis/claim: ______________________________________________________

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Citations used: ___________________________________________________________________

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Paraphrased sentences: __________________________________________________________

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References: (APA style) ______________________________________________________________
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Letter Grade given ____________________________ (Based on 6 + 1 traits)

Comments ______________________________________________________________

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What needs to be improved/added ________________________________________

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Name of evaluator _____________________________

Evaluator's Signature

Date ___________________________________