Q Start a new thread in your Peer Review Discussion board by hitting reply below. In your initial post, ask at least three specific questions about the content of your essay (Note: do not ask for grammar, spelling, or general "goodness") and attach your essay as a PDF file. Click here to view instructions on Saving as a PDF in Microsoft Word. (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. Click here to view instructions on Saving as a PDF in Pages. (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. Read your peers' essays and respond, answering (1) their questions, (2) the questions below, and (3) offering at least three helpful comments. You must complete all three parts for two students in order to earn full credit. 1. Does the essay’s opening introduce the topic and capture the reader’s interest? What is the thesis? Rewrite it in your answer. Is the thesis strong, specific, and clear? How could the introduction and thesis be strengthened? 2. What is the writer’s argument? Summarize the argument in a few words. Has the writer created a balanced argument? Do they include all vital information? 3. What is the writer’s purpose? Does the writer persuade the audience? Is the writer identifying the cause of a problem? Is the writer identifying the solution of a problem? Or have they chosen to overturn assumptions? Do you think this approach is successful? Why or why not? 4. Does the author meet all of the requirements for this essay? Do they meet the word count? Do they have the correct number of quotes? Do they have a Works Cited page that includes all sources? 5. Does the writer use outside sources? What sources does the writer use? Does the writer effectively use their research to support the thesis? How could they improve? Does the writer use correct citation for all quotes, paraphrases, and summaries? Do they indicate the author and page number (if available) in the parentheses.
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