Comment Sheet for BOOK/ARTICLE REVIEW First Drafts (PAGE 1)

                          Making Sociology Speak (SOC 258) · Spring 2012


                                           Student name


UČO


                                         Essay assignment

                                       Reviewer name& e-mail






STRUCTURE   Appropriate format, logical organization, Summary, Evaluation and Analysis are present
                                              & clear


                                            Strengths:




                                      Suggested improvements:




      ANALYSIS  Use and interpretation of evidence, data, examples, situate text in the field


                                            Strengths:




                                      Suggested improvements:




                 STYLE   Vocabulary, grammar, punctuation, citations, originality



                                            Strengths:



                                      Suggested improvements:



                                          Other comments




                               Questions for the Reviewers to Answer

                                 For In-class Peer Review – PAGE 2


What is the main point, thesis or central organizing idea of the reviewed text? Does this need more
definition or clarification? How does the author SUMMARIZE the text?




How does the author ANALYZE the reviewed text? Are examples or evidence needed?




How does the author EVALUATE the reviewed text? Are examples/evidence needed?




What information would help to strengthen the review?




Was this article/book an appropriate choice for the assignment? Why or why not?


Is the language use good – does the paper “flow” or are there parts that are difficult to
understand? Is the tone appropriate for the assignment and the target audience?