Title of Paper:

Writer:

Reviewer :

1. What are the major strengths of the paper? What do you like most about it?

2. Does the writer have a clear sense of purpose? What is it? How well is the significance conveyed?

3. Does the writer have a good sense of the audience for whom he or she is writing? Consider how vividly the people and places are described.

4. What suggestions can you make about focus? Anything that drags against the rest that they might leave out?

5. What would you like to know that the writer does not tell you? What things need to be developed further; where should there be more examples or details Where could the story be more dramatic or suspensful?

6. List two suggestions you can make that you think could improve the next draft.

General Comments to weave in: Does the paper conform to the assignment? In this case, have his or her description and narration created a vivid and compelling picture in your mind? Do narration and and refelection seem balanced? Advice to reviewers: If you think something in the essay is not working well, say so, but be sure to support your criticisms with clear reasons, specific examples and, if possible, suggestions for improvement. Be honest. Be constructive. Give the feedback that you yourself would find most helpful.