Reviewer comment form--student essays

Using a five point scale where 5=very good, 4=good, 3=fair, 2=poor, and 1=very poor, please answer the following questions about each essay you read.

Essay Number _____ [at the top right of each essay]

1. How well did the student distinguish between a primary and a secondary source?

5    4    3    2     1

2. How well di the student analyze the primary sources used within their appropriate historical context?

5    4    3    2     1

3. How well did the student locate the thesis or essential argument in the sources used?

5    4    3    2     1

4. How well did the student evaluate that argument or thesis?

5    4    3    2     1

5. How well did the student construct a thesis/argument of their own?

5    4    3    2     1

6. How well did the student demonstrate an understanding of what he/she found in the sources used?

5    4    3    2     1

7. Please evaluate the overall quality of this essay, remembering that it was written for a freshman level course

5    4    3    2     1

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