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QUESTION 1

  1. Which of the following best describes the audience for this essay?a.People who struggle with reading scholarly articlesb.Academics and professional researchersc.People who find reading scholarly articles easy and enjoy itd.All college students

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QUESTION 2

  1. The author asserts that “when you read a scholarly work, you are participating in a conversation.” Which of the following best describes how the author sees reading and writing scholarly work as being like a conversation?That reading scholarly articles can be fun and rewarding if you just try hard enoughThat only those who are already experts in the field in which a scholarly article was written will ever fully understand it given the profound amount of background information scholarly writers have of their audienceThat reading and writing scholarly articles cannot be done in isolation because doing both must take into account several variables including how the author of a scholarly article positions him/herself in relation to others who have written on the same topic That it is nearly impossible to understand a scholarly article without discussing it in a group context given the overwhelming complexity of scholarly work in most fields of study

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QUESTION 3

  1. In general, what three things does the writer suggest you must take into account when practicing rhetorical reading?  Check all that apply.a.The physical setting where you read the textb.The writer’s motivation and agendac.The text; both what it says and how it says itd.Your goals as the reader

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QUESTION 4

  1. According to the essay, what are some indicators that a work is academic?a.You have a hard time finding it in the libraryb.The publication has a volume and issue numberc.It is written by an academicd.It has citations and a works cited page

1 points   

QUESTION 5

  1. According to the Rosenberg, simply giving some thought to the title of an academic article can help you understand it. True
    False

1 points   

QUESTION 6

  1. According to Rosenberg, even though the abstract is only a summary of the article, and even though you may not entirely understand everything you read in the abstract, reading the abstract can help you better understand a scholarly article. True
    False

1 points   

QUESTION 7

  1. What is one piece of information you can often find in the introduction of an academic article?a.The author’s publishing backgroundb.Why the author wrote the articlec.The author’s conclusionsd.Why the audience should care about the article

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QUESTION 8

  1. With which of the following statements would Rosenberg most likely agree?a.All scholarly articles have clearly marked introductionsb.Reading the introduction of a scholarly article will provide important context for the articlec.It’s okay to gloss over the introduction and get into the meat of a scholarly articled.The introduction is often the most confusing part of a scholarly article 

1 points   

QUESTION 9

  1. According to Rosenberg, understanding the conclusion of an article is the key to reading a scholarly text effectively and efficiently.  True
    False

1 points   

QUESTION 10

  1. Which of the following is the most likely reason the author wrote this article?a.To informb.To entertainc.To analyzed.To persuade

W5: Civil Disobedience

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 (Need in 4 hours)

This discussion forum explores a controversial topic: Civil Disobedience. Remember that any argument asks (or perhaps challenges) us to change something about our perspective on a topic or issue. If we are asking our readers to change their perspectives, we need to be persuasive and civil. Likewise, when we are challenged by others with a different opinion, we need to keep an open mind and keep our responses persuasive and civil.

 

Analyzing Published Works

Select either Option A or Option B for a selection of articles to read for this discussion forum.

Option A:  Civil Disobedience and Non-violence

  • King, M. (2009). Letter from Birmingham Jail. Letter from Birmingham Jail, 1.
  • Brown, T. M., & Fee, E. (2008). Spinning for India’s Independence. American Journal Of Public Health, 98(1), 39.
  • Perlin, R. (2015). Two Occupys: Dissent (00123846), 62(3), 92-100.

Option B:  Civil Disobedience in Cyberspace

  • Ludlow, P. (2013). Hacktivist Witch Hunt. Nation, 297(26/27), 23-26.
  • Iltan, C. (2011). Moving targets. Maclean’s, 124(33/34), 63.
  • Dunion, K. (2011). Viewpoint: In defense of Freedom of Information. Information Polity: The International Journal Of Government & Democracy In The Information Age, 16(2), 93-96. doi:10.3233/IP-2011-0233

Be sure to address all of the following elements in your initial post:

Step 1: Summarizing and examining different points of view.

Summarize the articles you picked. Write one paragraph. Identify the sources by title and author in your paragraph.

What is the main thesis of each?

How are they are they different and how are they similar?

Step 2: Using sources to support your argument (point of view).

Now, discuss your perspective of the topic. Support your statements by citing supportive evidence from the articles you read. Remember to use appropriate citations when you quote, paraphrase or summarize. Write one paragraph. Here are some questions you can use as a starting point for your one-paragraph discussion.

What is your opinion of the content and the topic? For a researched argument, you would support your opinion by using supporting information from the article. Use in-text citations if you quote, summarize, or paraphrase.

Was the article persuasive? How?

What reaction did you have to the content of the article? Draw upon personal experience or use other sources to support your discussion

NEED IN 5 HOURS or LESS

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You now know that you will be engaged in a research project for the rest of this course. Your investment in the outcome of the project often has a good deal of reliance upon the topic about which you choose to write. The more interest you have in your topic, the more you will be driven to learn more about it and to write about it so you want to choose a topic that will hold your interest as you learn about the process of writing a research paper. KEEP IN MIND THAT YOUR TOPIC MUST BE CONTROVERSIAL: the objective of your research paper is not to simply inform your reader but rather to make an argument about a pertinent issue or debate. 

Use some of the following questions to help shape a reflection about the topic you are considering for your research paper. 

Think about some of your favorite subjects. What interests you the most? What ideas do you have about a topic? What issues have you heard discussed on the news recently? You may want to mention and then briefly explain three ideas that you have, pointing out the topic idea that is most appealing to you. 

What thoughts do you have about the topic right now (prior to researching it)? What do you expect to find when you research the topic? What do you hope to learn about? What are some of your assumptions right now? 

PLEASE REPLY TO MY CLASSMATE RESPONSE TO THE ABOVE QUESTIONS AND EXPLAIN WHY YOU AGREE? (A MINIMUM OF 125 WORDS)

                                             CLASSMATE’S POST

The issue that interests me the most is the USA education system. I believe that an education system should aim at creating the next leaders within the society, entrepreneurs, employees, and innovators. Consequently, if the education system were to test students, it should test them on their ability to achieve the qualities and skills stated above. Therefore, the USA education system should be in a position of using an appropriate method of ensuring that the students achieve different roles in the society.

I want to determine why people persist in the use of standardized tests. Despite protests, the tests have been in use for a long time. It is my expectation that there must be some merits of standardized tests. Also, I think the government must be heavily relying on these tests to make policies. However, from my experience, most standardized tests are quite engaging and make students quite anxious.

My assumption is that standardized testing has a negative psychological impact on students. Secondly, I think that despite the negative impacts of standardized testing, it is still the best system based on a cost-benefits analysis. 

business ethics assignment 1

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****If we agree on a good price you will get more than 8 assignments like this in this week  

this homework consists of three parts(PLEASE DON’T USE ANY EXTERNAL SOURCES ) use your own words and the attached files to help you.

 

please mentions the word part one and part two before each part.

part One: response 

What exactly is the nature of the economic system called capitalism? What are its underlying values, principles, and economic philosophy? What has it accomplished, and what are its prospects for the future? This chapter examines these and related questions.  Do you agree?  In your response, review the political, economic, and philosophical challenges to the capitalist economic model especially with regard to the role  of government.

Your response should be a minimum of 200 words. 

*** for part one you can only use the slides 

part Two: journal

Please read the Case Study #4.1, “Catastrophe in Bangladesh” on page 174 of your text. 

Are workers in overseas garment factories exploited?  What are the moral pros and cons of outsourcing garment manufacturing to countries where workers are paid so little?

your response (minimum 200 words) for the case study.

*** for part two you have the Two attached pictures {PLEASE DO NOT USE ANY OTHER SOURCES }

part Three: journal
 

Please read the Case Study #2.1, “Hacking into Harvard” on page 83 of your text.  Discuss several of the social and psychological factors that can effect moral decision making in this case.  In your response discern between ethical egoism and psychological egoism as well as between utilitarianism and Kantianism.

(minimum 200 words)

* for this part I have attached the case it’s only 1 page two sides.

Money and the Prices in the Long Run and Open Economies

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Money and the Prices in the Long Run and Open Economies

Money and the Prices in the Long Run and Open Economies

Purpose of Assignment 

Week 3 will help students develop an understanding of what money is, what forms money takes, how the banking system helps create money, and how the Federal Reserve controls the quantity of money. Students will learn how the quantity of money affects inflation and interest rates in the long run, and production and employment in the short run. Students will find that, in the long run, there is a strong relationship between the growth rate of money and inflation. Students will review the basic concepts macroeconomists use to study open economies and will address why a nation’s net exports must equal its net capital outflow. Students will demonstrate the relationship between the prices and quantities in the market for loanable funds and the prices and quantities in the market for foreign-currency exchange. Student will learn to analyze the impact of a variety of government policies on an economy’s exchange rate and trade balance. 

Assignment Steps 

Resources: National Bureau of Economic Research 

Develop a 2,100-word economic outlook forecast that includes the following:

  • Analyze the history of changes in GDP, savings, investment, real interest rates, and unemployment and compare to forecast for the next five years.
  • Discuss how government policies can influence economic growth.
  • Analyze how monetary policy could influence the long-run behavior of price levels, inflation rates, costs, and other real or nominal variables.
  • Describe how trade deficits or surpluses can influence the growth of productivity and GDP.
  • Discuss the importance of the market for loanable funds and the market for foreign-currency exchange to the achievement of the strategic plan.
  • Recommend, based on your above findings, whether the strategic plan can be achieved and provide support. 

Use a minimum of three peer-reviewed sources from the University Library. 

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines. 

Click the Assignment Files tab to submit your assignment.

Essay Unity

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Then follow the directions below:

  1. Review your first draft of essay two and complete the exercise suggested in the document: ” Tips for using transitions”. Read through your first draft essay and then summarize each paragraph from your essay.  Essentially, you will briefly state what each paragraph in your first draft is about. Use as few words as possible to describe each paragraph. Write these few words next to each paragraph in the margin of your essay.
  2. Once you have completed the notes for all paragraphs, take the notes from the margins and plug them into a list; make sure the list is in order representing your paragraphs first, second, third… to last paragraph. If you have a total of 8 paragraphs then your list should have 8 phrases or sentences.
  3. Study the list. This list represents the general outline of your first draft. Looking closely at the list you will notice if the order of points makes sense, if it seems, repetitive, out of order or is missing something. If you notice anything you’d like to explore, revise or change make a note or stop and change it before moving on.
  4. After examining the list, explain why you have set up the paragraphs (ideas) in this order. How does the order you have chosen make sense and help the reader follow your argument? Are you using a chronological order or some other type of pattern to create a logical flow? Have you used any transitional phrases? If you notice that the list does not look like it fits together well, revise the list so it is more unified then go back and revise the essay by shifting paragraphs or ideas to create more connection and unity. Each paragraph in your essay should build upon the previous paragraph while also preparing for the next paragraph.
  5. WHAT TO SUBMIT:  Once you complete steps 1-5, submit your finalized list and include a paragraph explaining the reason you chose to put your essay in the order you did.

project 2

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Greendale Project ReDux
 

This assignment consists of two (2) parts: a project schedule, and a written response. You must submit both parts as separate files for the completion of this assignment. Label each file name according to the part of the assignment it is written for.

Part A: Project Schedule
(Submit as one [1] Microsoft Project file)

1. Create a multi-level work breakdown structure (WBS) and detailed project schedule, using the information from the “Greendale Stadium Case” located at the end of Chapter 6, and incorporating the following constraints.
Note: When you create your MS Project schedule, you will need to update your project per the following constraints: 

o The project must consist of at least twenty (20) tasks.

o Each task must have a start and finish date that matches the duration noted in the assignment. 

o Each task must be assigned to a resource (e.g., Demolishing Crew; Construction Crew; Landscaping Crew). 

o Assume that the crew works during normal weekdays (no weekend work) under normal conditions (8 hours per day).  

o In terms of holidays, you can assume no work will be done the following days: New Year’s Day, President’s Day, Good Friday, Good Monday, Friday before Memorial Day, Memorial Day, the business day before Independence Day, Independence Day, the Friday before Labor Day, Labor Day, the day before Thanksgiving Day, Thanksgiving Day, Black Friday (day after Thanksgiving), the business day before Christmas, Christmas Day, the business day after Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve.

Part B: Written Response
(Submit as a Microsoft Word file)

1. Respond to the following questions in a one to two (1-2) page paper based on your project schedule. 

o When will the project be completed? 

o What is the critical path for the project?

o How much slack / float is in your project? What activities have the greatest slack / float?

o Identify the top three (3) activities that you believe could impact the project completion date.

o What additional activities you would add to this project to make it more complete, from a project management viewpoint?  

2. Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:

o Typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.

o Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.

W4: Stereotyping

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 (Need in 4 hours)

In this week’s discussion forum, we will be summarizing a published work, and examining different viewpoints regarding the controversial topic of stereotyping.  After summarizing the given article, explore differing viewpoints regarding the topic of stereotyping.

Finding a source

Use the EBSCO host link to find the following article:

Lun, J., Sinclair, S., & Cogburn, C. (2009). Cultural stereotypes and the self: A closer examination of implicit self-stereotyping. Basic & Applied Social Psychology, 31(2), 117-127. doi:10.1080/01973530902880340

Summarizing a published work

Your initial post should respond to each of following discussion elements:

Step 1: Summarizing a source

  1. Write a brief summary of the argument presented in the article above. Remember that summaries do not go into great detail. Your summary should have enough information for the reader to understand the focus (thesis) of the article and how the author supports the thesis. Your summary should contain all the following elements:
  2. Introduce the article by its author and title
  3. Explain the author’s argument (what does the author claim and what are the supporting reasons)
  4. What the does article tell us about individuality or identity?
  5. Use in-text citations to identify when you are using the author’s ideas.
  6. Quote a passage that struck you as interesting or enlightening and explain why.
  7. Introduce the quotation carefully with a signal phrase, such as, “Lun, Sinclair, & Cogburn explain that…”, and
  8. Include an in-text citation including a page number to cite your quotation.

Step 2: Examining Different Viewpoints

  1. One of the most interesting things about stereotypes is how they can affect the actions of those who have been stereotyped. Think of a stereotype you’re familiar with.
  2. Which came first, the label or the trait?
  3. How can the things that other people say about us affect who we become?

Step 3: Create a References Page

  1. At the end of your discussion post, create a references page:
  2. Type the word “References”
  3. Enter a line break
  4. Provide the full citation (in APA format) for your selected 

Narrative Essay

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 (Need in 5 hours)

This essay explores the Narrative Mode, which is perhaps the most natural style of writing for most people.

One of the goals of the narrative form is to allow readers to feel as if they are not simply reading someone else’s story, but that they are somehow part of it.  Unlike simply telling a story though, a narrative essay has a specific piece of information to share, a lesson for the reader.  There should be a clear reason for your telling the story.  This is where the “essay” in the narrative essay becomes apparent.

Your assignment this week is to write such an essay. Refer back to your outline of a significant event that you wrote for W2.  Keep in mind that you are writing a story and it is important to freely tell your story.  But, this is still an academic essay.  The goal of your story is to support a clearly stated thesis/lesson for the reader.  As such, your tale should be wrapped in a clear introduction and conclusion.

Criteria

Your essay should contain the following basic features:

·  An introduction with an attention grabbing opening (hook), a well-defined message or argument (thesis), and any background information the reader needs to fully understand your story;  

·  Body paragraphs which a tell the story of your clear and specific, singular event that illustrates the essay thesis;

·  Vivid language that works to recreate the event, including descriptions of where the event took place, the people who were involved, and the things these people said and did;

·  A conclusion that briefly implicitly or explicitly reviews your story, reiterates the lessons you learned and that you hope the reader to learn, and provides a closing thought such as

o  why this event is still personally significant,

o  the state of your life since the event and how you feel about it,

o  future plans related to the event,

o  rhetorical questions for the reader, etc

***Its for a guy so please no girly narrative)***

Argument essay (peer review)

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Argument Essay Assignment

Our final essay counts 300 points, so it is extremely important that you do a good job on it. I’ve read the Discussion Board 5.1 entries and there are several proposed topics that just won’t work for this final essay. Do not write about an over-worked, overly complex topic like legalizing marijuana. It’s simply too broad to discuss adequately in an essay of 1200 to 1500 words. Do not write about a topic you have already written about or one that involves mainly historical events. This assignment is an argument essay, not a Wikipedia article or a history report. I want to read your argument, supported by properly documented research and at least five works cited. Please put your thesis statement as the last sentence in the first paragraph. That way I will be sure to know what you intend your thesis to be. 

Do not use first person in this essay. Terms like “I believe” and “I feel” have no place in a formal register essay. For example, to say “I believe that genetically modified fruits provide a better product” is NOT arguable. No one can argue that you believe that. However, to say “Genetically modified fruits provide a better product” certainly is arguable. This assignment is an argument essay, so it MUST have a thesis statement (one sentence) that presents a clearly arguable assertion. That statement must then be supported by sound research and at least five citations.

Please adhere to these important requirements for your final essay:

I need a draft and a final essayAssignment DescriptionFor this essay, you should choose a topic from the Gale resource on Opposing Viewpoints (see below) and write a 4-5 page essay that argues a clearly defined position about that topic. The essay should have an introduction that has a clear thesis statement and demonstrates the relevance of your topic, several body paragraphs that each make focused claims, and a conclusion.In upper level courses, you will often be asked to demonstrate your ability to converse with other scholars in your field. Your job is to change the reader’s mind about a particular subject and persuade the reader into believing your argument. Your paper must be written so that it is accessible to readers from a different perspective. In other words, be fair and unbiased when acknowledging what others say about your topic, but then prove why they are wrong using logical reasons and credible evidence. In this essay, you must synthesize various sources while persuading the reader to accept your viewpoint. You do not want to simply report what others are saying, but engage in a dialogue with them.Purpose and Learning ObjectivesThe purpose of this assignment is to practice persuasive writing and synthesis of sources. You will increase your critical thinking skills by analyzing yours and others’ assumptions, evaluating multiple perspectives, and developing a clear position. Writing, research, and eloquent written expression are vital for a successful future. You will express all of these skills in this assignment. This essay will be used as the English department assessment for the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s mandated core curriculum assessment of Student Learning Outcomes (SLO). This essay will address the SLO objectives of critical thinking and written communication.Your research paper should demonstrate the following learning objectives:

  • Awareness of the audience to whom you are speaking
  • Awareness of the purpose of your argument
  • Ability to enter into a scholarly conversation
  • Ability to write a qualified and narrow argumentative thesis statement
  • Ability to synthesize information from various sources
  • Ability to craft an argument with different types of relevant, credible, and detailed support
  • Ability to research  and identify academic sources
  • Ability to summarize, paraphrase, and quote while citing correctly in MLA to avoid plagiarism
  • Ability to converse in standard, academic English
  • My topic is: Arguments for and against the use of Vaccines

Minimum Requirements

  • 1,200-1,500 word essay (4-5 pages)
  • An interesting and informative title
  • A clearly stated thesis in the introduction that articulates your position and what you want to argue in your paper.
  • Logical and clear reasons supporting your argument
  • A document formatted in correct MLA format
  • 5 sources (peer-reviewed journals, books, and reliable web sources) 
  • One of your sources must disagree with your argument and be used to create a counterargument. A counterargument occurs when you show what the opposing side claims and then refutes that side. For instance, if I am arguing that public schools should require children to be vaccinated unless a documented medical reason prohibits vaccination, then I might cite a source that argues that vaccinations are dangerous. I would show one or two main reasons the source gives and then show why those reasons are invalid as I prove my point about the need for vaccines.
  • A refutation of opposing arguments (in the counterargument)
  • A synthesis of sources; do not simply summarize your source material, but show how they are connected and respond to them.
  • A works cited page in MLA format with corresponding in-text citations. The works cited page should be included in the same document as your essay.

If you fail to meet the minimum requirements, you should not expect to earn higher than a D on the essay (but perhaps much lower).Due DatesRefer to the assignment calendar for due dates for this assignment.Remember, the grade for the peer review is separate from the grade for the essay. See the guidelines for peer review for instructions about completing the peer review process.Process of Completion Here are a few steps that might help you develop your essay:

  1. Choose your topic from the ones provided for this unit (see below).
  2. Once you’ve found a topic, determine if it needs to be narrowed or if a particular focus might help the argument. 
  3. For instance, if you were writing about obesity, you might need to find a slant that creates a more interesting argument than “obesity is a problem” (of course it’s a problem!). Narrowing helps a bit, but not enough: “to avoid obesity, Americans should exercise more” (of course Americans should exercise more!). But what if we narrow the topic further: “schools in Texas need to ban unhealthy foods from the lunch menu and eliminate vending machines with unhealthy snacks and sodas.” This sentence establishes a more focused and nuanced argument than the earlier topic of obesity. To create a more interesting topic, you might then move to question who is responsible for obesity. Is it individuals, corporations, cultural norms, the government, or some other entity? What can we do to change the culture in the United States so that obesity is not so prevalent? The more focused and nuanced the topic, the better the paper usually is. Starting with the topics from the list below, try to find a focused topic for your essay.
  4. After narrowing your topic, you should make a list of everything you know about the topic and everything you want to know. This list will guide your research.
  5. Now, you’re ready to start researching. Be sure to only include reliable sources in your research and to take careful notes to avoid accidentally plagiarizing your sources later. As you research, remember that plagiarism is still a serious offense even if you just forget to cite a source. Always keep notes of where you get information and be prepared to cite the information correctly.
  6. Be sure to allow a few days to draft your essay. You want to be sure you don’t forget any of the wonderful arguments you developed during the invention and research phases. You may also want to outline the major points of the essay before drafting.
  7. Always allow several days to revise the essay. You will get comments during peer review, and you should consider those comments carefully.
  8. Finally, be sure to edit your essay for mistakes in grammar, punctuation, and proofreading. 

Potential Topics Choose your topic from the Gale Opposing Viewpoints database: http://ic.galegroup.com.dcccd.idm.oclc.org/ic/ovic/?p=OVIC&u=txshracd2500 

  • U.S. Borders (Emigration & Immigration)
  • Cuba & Immigration
  • Children of illegal immigrants
  • Public Transportation
  • Civil Rights
  • Popular Culture
  • Culture of Beauty
  • Celebrity Culture
  • Renewable Energy
  • Animal Experimentation
  • Technology & Education
  • Vaccines
  • Privacy
  • Criminal Justice
  • Millennial Generation
  • Genetically Modified Foods
  • Instructions for Peer Review Peer reviews are an essential part of the revision process, as it’s important to receive feedback on your writing. Even the best writers ask for others to read their work. All you need to do is turn to the acknowledgement section of many books to find praise for others who have read drafts of the book. All important writing should be read by someone else prior to submission.  To earn credit for peer review, you must submit a draft to the peer review discussion board by the due date and comment on one of your classmates’ drafts by the second due date (the schedule lists two due dates: the first is when you must submit your draft; the second is when you must submit your responses to others). You must submit a draft AND comment on someone else’s draft to earn any credit for peer review. Just submitting a draft OR just commenting on someone’s draft will not earn credit. Posting Your Draft 
  • To post your draft, go to the discussion board for peer review included within the unit.
  • Create a new thread and post your draft as an attachment.  Your attachment must be saved as a .doc or .docx document. Please ensure that your draft uploads correctly.
  • Responding to Classmates 
  • Select a classmate’s thread and download his/her attached draft.
  • Reply to his/her thread to indicate the draft is under review (i.e. John Dow is currently reviewing the document).  Do not select the paper if someone else is already reviewing.
  • Read the draft carefully and respond to the questions listed below, either in a new document or at the top of your classmate’s document. At the very least, you must answer the questions, but you can also use the “Comment” function in Microsoft Word to write comments to your classmates within the essay (put your cursor where you want the comment, go to the “Review” tab in Microsoft Word, and select “New Comment”).
  • Complete the review and save the document to your computer.
  • Once you have completed the review, reply to your classmate’s thread and upload the review.
  • Questions for Peer Review 1. Read your peer’s essay from beginning to end just to let its ideas wash over you.  What are your initial thoughts? Did your peer satisfy the requirements of assignment?  Please explain in detail.  2. Review the essay’s title as well as its introduction and conclusion.  Think about the relationships among these three components. Do they match or do they disagree? Make note of strengths or weaknesses in these crucial areas.  Please explain in detail.  3. Find the essay’s thesis.  Is it clear? Is it well positioned? Paraphrase (put in your own words) the thesis of the essay to check your understanding. Review the assignment guidelines to ensure that your peer’s thesis is on target. Make note of strengths or weaknesses in this area. Please explain in detail.  4. Focus on the individual paragraphs of the essay.  Does each paragraph have a topic sentence that previews the ideas of the paragraph? Observe the essay’s development of paragraphs.  Does each paragraph have a single main idea that relates to the thesis?  Are there any paragraphs that seem disconnected or out of place?  5. Consider the essay’s use of the English language.  Are sentence structures, grammar, spelling, punctuation and mechanics employed effectively, or do errors distract the reader from understanding and enjoying the writer’s analysis? Make note of strengths and weaknesses in this area.  Please explain in detail.  Remember: When in doubt about how to do the peer review, be honest, helpful, and constructive. Saying “Great job! Don’t change a word!” never helped anyone to be a better writer.