This document is a peer evaluation form for assessing a student's research paper on an American author. It contains questions about the paper's format, introduction, thesis statement, body paragraphs, quotes, citations, conclusion, mechanics, and works cited page. The evaluator is asked to check off boxes or provide short answers to questions about each element of the paper being reviewed.

1. Peer Evaluation – American Author Research
Name of Reader: _________________________________ Pd. ______
I am reading _________________________ ‘s paper. His/her American author is
___________________________________.
Content
1. Paper Format
Does the paper follow the proper multi-paragraph format?
- Introduction ______ yes ______ no
- Three Body Paragraphs _____ yes _____ no
- Conclusion ______ yes _____ no
2. Sentences
- How many sentences does the introduction have? _______
- Does it fulfill the requirement of 5-7 sentences? ________
- How many sentences does body paragraph #1 have? _______
- How many sentences does body paragraph #2 have? _______
- How many sentences does body paragraph #3 have? _______
- Do the 3 body paragraphs fill the requirement of 5-7 sentences? ______
3. Introduction
- Does the introduction provide background information about the author? ______
- Give at least two examples of background information that the writer has
provided.
_________________________________________________________________
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____________________________________________.
- Can you give the writer any suggestions for their introduction?
4. Write the thesis statement of the writer:
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________.
- Is the thesis statement clear and specific? ___________
- Does the thesis statement contain the name of author and themes? __________

2. 5. Write the topic sentence of each body paragraph.
- Body #1
- Body #2
- Body #3
6. Quotes
- Are the three required quotes found in the paper? ________
7. Parenthetical Citations
- Has the writer used parenthetical citations throughout his/her paper?
___________
8. Conclusion
- Does the conclusion reiterate or restate the thesis statement? ________
- Write the sentence that satisfies this requirement.
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____________________________________________________________.
- Write one suggestion for the writer regarding their concluding paragraph.
- _________________________________________________________________
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9. Mechanics
- Does the writer use capitalization correctly? __________
- Write down any words that have been or may have been misspelled. Pay
particular attention to proper names.
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- Are all sentences complete, or are there run-on sentences and sentence fragments?
Write any incomplete or awkward sentences that you find.
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- Has the writer used commas and other punctuation correctly? Write any
punctuation errors that you find.
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__________________________________________

3. - Has the writer used first person in this paper? _________ If so, how can this be
changed?
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- Is or does the paper: (yes or no)
_________ double spaced?
_________ use Times New Roman, 12 pt. font?
_________ use formal tone? (no first person)
_________ contain transitions between paragraphs?
_________ contain at least 3 quotes?
_________ contain 4 sources and use at least one primary source?
_________ maintain present verb tense?
_________ avoid using contractions?
_________ contain numerous spelling errors?
10. Works Cited
- Does the paper contain a Works Cited page? __________
- Are there at least 4 sources listed? __________
- Does the writer follow MLA format for their sources? _________ If not, please
discuss this with your partner! Where can they find the correct format?
- Are the sources alphabetized according to author, or if no author, according to
name of source? ________
Additional reader comments: