EFFECTIVE PEER REVIEW AND FEATURES OF
ARGUMENT
ENGL147N – WeekGENRES
6 Quiz: Effective Peer Review and Features of Argument Genres
Question 1
Which of the following would be the most helpful comment on a peer review sheet in the section
on “balance” in writing?
I did notice that in paragraph 4, while you presented opposing viewpoints (sources and
your own logical ideas for opposition), the paragraph was mostly evidence. You refuted
your Smith source in one sentence; I would work toward fully addressing every opposing
concept fully for argument strength and for balance, so that your voice is the loudest one.
You have sources sometimes that you don’t explain very well; be sure to explain your
sources.
Balance: Everything is pretty well balanced. Good work!
It looks like you have about 5% of your paper quoted. That’s a good balance!
Correct Answer: I did notice that in paragraph 4, while you presented opposing viewpoints
(sources and your own logical ideas for opposition), the paragraph was mostly evidence.
You refuted your Smith source in one sentence; I would work toward fully addressing every
opposing concept fully for argument strength and for balance, so that your voice is the
loudest one.
Question 2
Which of the following is the best goal for peer review?
Reading other essays and hoping your draft is the best one in the class
Giving and receiving feedback that improves the quality of essays at a content level
Having someone proofread your essay for grammatical and spelling errors
, Receiving praise from your classmates
Correct Answer: Giving and receiving feedback that improves the quality of essays at a
content level
Question 3
Which of the following is not a good phrase to describe the role of a peer reviewer?
Writing Expert
Equal Classmate
Extra set of eyes
Test reader
Correct Answer: Writing Expert
Question 4
Which of the following is the least helpful statement about the importance of peer review?
Peer review is very important to the you as the reviewer, because you receive helpful
comments from your classmates and because in reviewing others, you learn the concepts
and techniques even better.
Peer review is very important to the peers you review, and one of the primary reasons is
that an equal, a classmate, with a fresh set of eyes, can help you in ways others cannot.
Peer review is very important to the peers you review, and one of the primary reasons is
that we all have unique strengths and can lend our perspective to others with those.
Peer review is very important to the peers you review, and one of the primary reasons is
because you are graded on it.
, Correct Answer: Peer review is very important to the peers you review, and one of the
primary reasons is because you are graded on it.
Question 5
After your classmate has posted a full peer review of your draft to the discussion board, what
should you do?
Thank your reviewer for taking the time to make so many excellent suggestions. Then,
move on to looking at your instructor’s feedback because peer review suggestions won’t
help you.
Thank your reviewer. Then, read the review, think about the review, and take some time
to see how you can best apply the suggestions. Then, if you have questions for reviewer
or would like to comment on how the review helped you, continue the conversation by
replying again.
Thank your reviewer. Then, read the review, think about the review, and take some time
to write up a response to your reviewer expressing your outrage about being told your
draft needs work.
Thank your reviewer. Then, read the review, think about the review, and take some time
to write up a long email to your instructor about how much you don’t like your
classmates commenting on your writing because they aren’t qualified.
Correct Answer: Thank your reviewer. Then, read the review, think about the review, and
take some time to see how you can best apply the suggestions. Then, if you have questions
for reviewer or would like to comment on how the review helped you, continue the
conversation by replying again.
ARGUMENT
ENGL147N – WeekGENRES
6 Quiz: Effective Peer Review and Features of Argument Genres
Question 1
Which of the following would be the most helpful comment on a peer review sheet in the section
on “balance” in writing?
I did notice that in paragraph 4, while you presented opposing viewpoints (sources and
your own logical ideas for opposition), the paragraph was mostly evidence. You refuted
your Smith source in one sentence; I would work toward fully addressing every opposing
concept fully for argument strength and for balance, so that your voice is the loudest one.
You have sources sometimes that you don’t explain very well; be sure to explain your
sources.
Balance: Everything is pretty well balanced. Good work!
It looks like you have about 5% of your paper quoted. That’s a good balance!
Correct Answer: I did notice that in paragraph 4, while you presented opposing viewpoints
(sources and your own logical ideas for opposition), the paragraph was mostly evidence.
You refuted your Smith source in one sentence; I would work toward fully addressing every
opposing concept fully for argument strength and for balance, so that your voice is the
loudest one.
Question 2
Which of the following is the best goal for peer review?
Reading other essays and hoping your draft is the best one in the class
Giving and receiving feedback that improves the quality of essays at a content level
Having someone proofread your essay for grammatical and spelling errors
, Receiving praise from your classmates
Correct Answer: Giving and receiving feedback that improves the quality of essays at a
content level
Question 3
Which of the following is not a good phrase to describe the role of a peer reviewer?
Writing Expert
Equal Classmate
Extra set of eyes
Test reader
Correct Answer: Writing Expert
Question 4
Which of the following is the least helpful statement about the importance of peer review?
Peer review is very important to the you as the reviewer, because you receive helpful
comments from your classmates and because in reviewing others, you learn the concepts
and techniques even better.
Peer review is very important to the peers you review, and one of the primary reasons is
that an equal, a classmate, with a fresh set of eyes, can help you in ways others cannot.
Peer review is very important to the peers you review, and one of the primary reasons is
that we all have unique strengths and can lend our perspective to others with those.
Peer review is very important to the peers you review, and one of the primary reasons is
because you are graded on it.
, Correct Answer: Peer review is very important to the peers you review, and one of the
primary reasons is because you are graded on it.
Question 5
After your classmate has posted a full peer review of your draft to the discussion board, what
should you do?
Thank your reviewer for taking the time to make so many excellent suggestions. Then,
move on to looking at your instructor’s feedback because peer review suggestions won’t
help you.
Thank your reviewer. Then, read the review, think about the review, and take some time
to see how you can best apply the suggestions. Then, if you have questions for reviewer
or would like to comment on how the review helped you, continue the conversation by
replying again.
Thank your reviewer. Then, read the review, think about the review, and take some time
to write up a response to your reviewer expressing your outrage about being told your
draft needs work.
Thank your reviewer. Then, read the review, think about the review, and take some time
to write up a long email to your instructor about how much you don’t like your
classmates commenting on your writing because they aren’t qualified.
Correct Answer: Thank your reviewer. Then, read the review, think about the review, and
take some time to see how you can best apply the suggestions. Then, if you have questions
for reviewer or would like to comment on how the review helped you, continue the
conversation by replying again.
