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Rhetorical Analysis I: Peer-Review Document Reviewer:  __________________________  Author: _________________________________ If the answer is NO to any of the questions below (YES for #26), write specific and constructive comments in the space below the questions and/or directly on the author’s paper. Be honest and do not be afraid to provide constructive criticism—please help the author improve their work. Structure & Organization Is there an original title that reflects the content of the essay? YES  NODoes the introductory paragraph have sufficient background information (not too broad nor narrow)? YES NODoes the introductory paragraph start with the general subject of the paper and narrow down to the thesis statement? YES NODoes the thesis statement (TS) have an aim? YES  NO If you answered “YES” to #4, write down the aim of the essay here:    Supporting paragraphs (also called “body paragraphs”) support the TS. Do the supporting paragraphs have clear topic sentences? YES  NO If not, which paragraph(s) lacks a clear topic sentence? (you just list the paragraph number)   Write down the topic of each supporting/body paragraph. The topic should be clearly stated in the first sentence of each supporting paragraph. Supporting para 1: para 2: para 3: para 4: para 5: Are all of the sentences in each supporting paragraph relevant to the topic sentence? [Unity]        YES  NOAre the sentences in each supporting paragraph logically ordered? [Coherence]                                     YES  NOAre appropriate transitions used to smoothly connect sentences and paragraphs and guide the reader? YES  NO Are all of the supporting paragraphs relevant to the TS? [Unity] YES  NO If not, which supporting paragraphs are off-topic? (you can just list the paragraph number) _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Are the supporting paragraphs logically ordered? [Coherence] YES  NO If not, how can it be improved?    Does the conclusion restate the main ideas in a fresh way? YES  NODoes the conclusion offer a final thought?                 

                        YES  NO The Approach List the main rhetorical features that are discussed in the essay.    Is the essay organized around rhetorical features or around the ads? RHETORICAL FEATURES   ADS If the answer is “ADS”, this is a MAJOR problem. Ensure you highlight and discuss this problem with your peer. Are the rhetorical features in the advertisements sufficiently described? YES  NO If not, how can they be improved?    Does the essay demonstrate the author’s understanding of the rhetorical features? YES  NO If not, what specific problems did you notice? How can they be improved?   Do you find the author’s line of reasoning clear?                                  YES  NO If you answered “No”, insert a question mark by the sections that are unclear. Does the essay reference ads in way that is easy for readers to follow? YES  NOAre sources properly cited?                                                              YES  NOAre sources properly referenced?                                                          YES  NO Mechanics & Language Use Are accurate grammar, spelling, and punctuation used?                        YES  NOAre mature and varied sentence structures used?                                  YES  NOA formal and precise diction used?                                                  YES  NOIs an academic tone maintained throughout the paper?                         YES  NO If not, underline casual words or phrases and suggest other options. *For questions #26, the preferred answer is NO. Are there any typos?                                                                               YES  NO Others In your opinion, what is the strength of this essay? Be specific.   In your opinion, what is the weakness of this essay? Be specific and provide suggestions for improvement.