Peer review guideline take from They Say, I Say
All of the questions are taken from pages 1-120.

Starting with what others are saying: Does the writer find an idea or topic they support, that others might not only disagree with but find hilarious? See page 29.

How well does the writer summarize key points in the story to support their argument? What signal phrases does the author use? Are they vivid and precise (39)?

Are the verbs concrete?

Does the writer frame every quotation (44)? How so? Are all the citations relevant? Are any citations overanalyzed?

From “Three Ways to Respond (55) Does the writer disagree and explain why (58); Agree –but with a difference (61); Agree and disagree simultaneously (64). Is the writer undecided (66)?

How well does the writer keep what he or she says unambiguous, that is, separate from what “they say?” (68). What writing tools does he or she employ to guide the reader? Are you ever confused?

What would you suggest if you are confused? Use the book (Chapter 5). See page 77.

Does the writer plant a naysayer in the text? If so, where? If not, where would you suggest the writer do so? (78).

How does the writer ellicit empathy from his or her audience? See “So What? Who Cares?” (92).

How effective is the writer in connecting all the parts into a coherent whole? Does the essay make sense? Are there any ideas left hanging out on the side of the road, like victims of a hit and run accident? See “As a Result” (105).

What pointing words does the writer use? Are any words overused? See page 120.