Comment Sheet for First Drafts

                           Writing Sociology (SOC470/776) · Autumn 2009

                                           Student name


                                                UČO


                                         Essay assignment

                                           Reviewer name

                                          Reviewer e-mail


                                           Benjamin Vail

                                         vail@fss.muni.cz

                STRUCTURE   Appropriate format, logical organization, clear thesis

                                        Quantitative review

                                            Strengths:


                                             Structure


                                   1    2    3    4    5    N/A

                                             Analysis


                                   1    2    3    4    5    N/A

                                      Suggested improvements:


                                          Use of evidence


                                   1    2    3    4    5    N/A

                   ANALYSIS   Use and interpretation of evidence, data, examples

                                            Strengths:


                                         Use of citations


                                   1    2    3    4    5    N/A

                                      Suggested improvements:


                                          Use of English


                                   1    2    3    4    5    N/A

                 STYLE   Vocabulary, grammar, punctuation, citations, originality

Key:

1 = Outstanding

2 = Good quality

3 = Satisfactory

4 = Needs revision

5 = Needs extensive revision

N/A = Not applicable

                                            Strengths:


                                      Suggested improvements:


                                          Other comments




                               Questions for the Reviewers to Answer

                                     For In-class Peer Review

What is the main point, thesis, or central organizing idea of the paper?  Does this need more
definition or clarification?


Is the topic appropriate to the writing assignment?  Does it need to be more general or focused?


What information would help to strengthen the paper?


Are examples, evidence or support needed?


Is the language use good, or are there parts that are difficult to understand?  Is the tone
appropriate for the target audience?