Your draft should include the following:
- Your working thesis statement/ conclusion
- At least 3 body paragraphs, each with a premise and supporting evidence, including one counterargument with your rebuttal
Submit your draft of the argumentative essay here, as a post (the category is Peer Review).
50 points: you submitted your essay by the deadline- Nov 2
50 points: you peer-reviewed 2 available essays by deadline by answering 10 peer review questions for each one
25 points extra: any EC option
Peer Review Questions
Select two essays here in Conversation/ Peer Review. Read them and answer the 10 questions below about each draft by replying to the classmate whose draft you are working on. Be sure to explain your answers–replies like “Yes” and “No” and even “Yes, this draft includes a thesis statement” are not helpful–be specific.
1.Does the draft include a thesis statement/ conclusion? What is it? Is it clearly stated and arguable?
2.Does every body paragraph begin with a premise/ topic sentence that supports the thesis?
3.Does each body paragraph include relevant supporting evidence? Explain.
4.Does the draft include 3 sources, at least two of which are from CQ Researcher or Opposing Viewpoints/ BMCC database?
5.Does the research support the author’s thesis without replacing their voice? For example, if there is a quote, is it explained and analyzed?
6.Does the author include at least 1 opposing viewpoint, followed by a refutation? Explain.
7.Is it clear who the audience is/ who the draft is addressed to?
8. Is the draft well-organized?
9. What are the strengths of this draft?
10. Do you have any other comments or suggestions?
