This tool will create a peer review module that will allow participants to submit and review papers via the Web. You will need to configure the review function of the module by selecting prompts that will guide readers as they assess the submitted papers.

To create a peer review module, begin by setting up a color scheme for your pages using the color tools above. When satisfied with the appearance of the sample at the top, fill out the information fields below.

Background Information

Instructor/Contact person's name: (required)

Instructor/Contact person's email address: 

Course number (e.g., E31): 

Group/Course name (e.g., Advance Composition, or Study Abroad):
  (required)

Group/Course home page: 

Title for the peer review module:  (required)

ASSIGNMENT INFORMATION AND REVIEWER QUESTIONS

You can include with this peer review module an assignment page where you can delineate specifics about the tasks that you would like your students to perform.

Enter Assignment Information

Note: use two hard returns for a paragraph break.

You will also need to configure the peer review module with the prompts that you would like to use to guide reviewers as they work through the drafts of papers. You can choose prompts using the check boxes, or enter your own in the fields below

(Add this question) Write a sentence or two identifying the thesis of the paper.

(Add this question) How does the writer's thesis respond to the assignment?

(Add this question) How do the writer's supporting points develop the thesis?

(Add this question) How are the writer's supporting points developed?

(Add this question) Describe the writer's use of support.

(Add this question) List places where the writer needs more support.

(Add this question) Examine the writer's topic sentences. Which topic sentences seem to make an arguable claim?

(Add this question) In what ways to the topic sentences give a clear indication of the paragraph's content? Which ones need revision, and why?

(Add this question) What aspects of the paper show the author considering opposing points of view? How well does the paper handle alternative positions?

(Add this question) What additional oppositions can you raise to the paper's claims?

(Add this question) Discuss particular strengths and weaknesses of the paper's organization.

(Add this question) What approaches would you recommend for reorganizing the paper?

You can also create your own review questions to accompany the submission form; use the fields below.

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Note: Since this peer review module is facilitated via the World Wide Web, the results may be available on the Internet. By creating this page, you acknowledge that your course work is public and that the your students are aware that the results may be viewed by an unknown audience.


Instructional Tool Set initiated by Daniel Anderson. Information available at http://sites.unc.edu/tools/distribution.