Assignment
Peer Review - persuasive letter - final checklist
Before handing this paper in, please go over the following questions. If you have addressed everything listed here correctly, there is no doubt that you will do well on this paper.
1. Does author clearly and immediately explain what the controversy is? The intro should introduce controversy by explaining all sides, followed by what stance you are taking, followed by a short list of reasons (each reason will be explained in it's own body paragraph - see question 9).
2. Does the author explain why this specific person is being addressed?
3. Is this the proper person to receive this letter?
4. Does the author make proper use of citations for all quotes and paraphrases?
5. Does the author fairly treat all sides, while at the same time clearly point to a specific requested action to address the issue?
6. What kind of suggestions/comments/questions do you have that will help the author?
7. Please also consider spelling and grammar mistakes as you proof read.
8. Does author correctly cite all sources with in-text citations and a bibliography? (4-6 sources for this paper)
9. Does letter follow a cohesive organizational structure? An example of a body paragraph after your intro, for example, should contain: 1) a topic sentence addressing one aspect of your argument, 2) evidence to support this claim (quote, paraphrase...etc), and 3) an explanation tying your evidence to your topic, and transitioning to the next.
10. Does author conclude by summing up reasons pointed out in body paragraphs in a unique way, followed by a "call to action." Is call to action fully explained, specific, and achievable by the person being addressed? How so?
11. Does author respectfully thank this person for their time and sign their name at the end?
12. One last thing, although it is not required, I do encourage you to send this letter. If you get a response back, please let me know!
Attachment:- Controversy-Analysis.rar