Peer Review for Argumentative Research Essay
Overview
This is a peer review checklist for the first full draft of a 3500 word Argumentative Research Essay.
After reading a memoir or novel, the students choose a topic from the book and conduct research. The students brainstorm about how the topic from the book relates to something that is going on in their own community, city, state, or country. At this point, the students come up with a preliminary thesis statement that contains their argument. The requirements for this essay are 3500 word count and 6 substantive sources (2 books, 3 scholarly journal articles, and a source of their choice).
C. Duclo
English 101
MJC
First Draft Requirements
In order to insure everyone is on the right track for the Research Argumentative Essay, here is a checklist that can guide you through the writing process.
Include a Works Cited page of the sources used in the essay so far.
Underline the Thesis Statement
Color code each source, paraphrasing and direct quotes, in the essay. You may use different color highlighters or choose different font colors and print it in color.
Have all parts of the essay (even if they’re still a work in progress): introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion.
Include examples (direct quotes or paraphrasing with citations) of your chosen topic in the memoir or novel we read in class.
Circle the topic sentences for each paragraph. (Note: a topic sentence contains the main idea of that specific paragraph, and it should also support the thesis statement.)
Print out three (3) copies of your first draft to use for peer review in class.
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