QUESTIONS
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!
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
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
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.
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.
Question 6
The draft your classmate posted needs a ton of work. What should you do?
- Reply by noting that you cannot possibly review this because it’s a complete mess
- Reply by attaching a filled-out peer review sheet, with all categories addressed, noting in each category that you have no clue because it’s just really bad.
- Reply with a comment like, “Hey George! I think you attached the wrong thing. This isn’t what we were supposed to do.”
- Get out a copy of the peer review sheet and get to work. Doing your best, and with a kind and helpful tone, note the specifics of what could be done to improve those crucial elements of a successful essay.
Question 7
Which of the following topic sentences introduces a definition-genre argument?
- However, “good hygiene” is a relative term, which makes it a difficult concept to rely on without setting specific parameters for its meaning.
- In light of such compelling statistics that illuminate a need for more oxygen equipment in small town hospitals, a number of viable approaches might be applied to the problem.
- However, getting to an answer to such questions requires a look at the causes that have led to the closure of these clinics.
- In fact, one of the key early articles on autism, while largely misinformed and certainly now outdated, does provide flashes of insight that are very helpful today.
Question 8
Read the following thesis statement and choose which argument genre best describes it: At the heart of the arguments for and against a raise in minimum wage lies the same concern for impact on the economy; therefore, a reasonable compromise should be acceptable for all parties.
- Values-based position genre
- Problem/solution argument genre
- Definition argument genre
- Evaluation argument genre
Question 9
Read the following thesis statement and choose which argument genre best describes it: While it is true that a shortage of elder care facilities cannot be fixed overnight, we can, nevertheless, apply some specific changes now for immediate relief and to build upon moving forward.
- Values-based position genre
- Problem/solution argument genre
- Definition argument genre
- Evaluation argument genre
Question 10
Which of the following topic sentences introduces a problem/solution argument?
- However, “good hygiene” is a relative term, which makes it a difficult concept to rely on without setting specific parameters for its meaning.
- In light of such compelling statistics that illuminate a need for more oxygen equipment in small town hospitals, a number of viable approaches might be applied to the problem.
- However, getting to an answer to such questions requires a look at the causes that have led to the closure of these clinics.
- In fact, one of the key early articles on autism, while largely misinformed and certainly now outdated, does provide flashes of insight that are very helpful today.
ANSWERS
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.
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