Read and comment upon at least two other drafts. The comments upon the peer review sheet should be well-developed, honest, and thoughtful. I don't want to see anyone just writing something like: "It looks great!" If you really do think it looks great and nothing more can be done, then make a list of things you liked best about it.

Here are things that you want to consider as you read other drafts. Remember, if you do not have a draft with you today, you cannot participate in peer review. Instead, you should go to a computer lab and work on your essay.
 

• Does the introduction have a clear proposal sentence?  Does the proposal sentence state what the writer hopes to accomplish by comparing the two internet sites?
• Is the introduction at least five sentences in length?
• Are the body paragraphs at least eight sentences in length?
• Is the conclusion at least five sentences in length?
• Do the body paragraphs have clear topic sentences at the start of each paragraph?  These topic sentences should state just what point about the web sites is going to be compared in the paragraph.  For example, if you are going to compare the layout of the sites in one paragraph, that paragraph should begin with a sentence that says something about the importance of good web page design.
• When the person describes colors, pictures, etc., are the descriptions specific and detailed?
• Does the writer choose the correct organizational strategy?  Make sure that nobody chooses the block method!
• Does the essay discuss both similarities and differences?
• Does the writer make use of transitional words and expressions such as the following:
• In contrast
• On the other hand
• Although
• In the same way
• Therefore
• Consequently
• On the contrary
• Unlike
• Also
• In addition
• For a complete list look at pages 187-188.
• On the peer response sheet, write down the transitional words you see.
• On the person's paper, write down where they could put in transitional words.
• Does the conclusion evaluate which web site is better and explain why?