Peer Edit: Intro. Paragraph for Research Paper

Content:

1. Does the Introduction open with a “hook” that grabs the reader’s attention?
• Does the “hook” make you want to read more?
• How could your partner improve the “hook” to be even more attention grabbing?
o Suggestions/Comments:

2. Does the Introduction effectively introduce your topic?
• Does it define important and recurring terminology (if appropriate)?
• Does it give A BRIEF overview of the topic (if needed)?
• Does the writer discuss the topic’s importance or relevance (Why should your reader be interested?)?
• What are you still confused about in regard to the topic? How could your partner make the topic
more “reader-friendly” and clear?
o Suggestions/Comments:

3. Does the Introduction close the paragraph with a strong, clear thesis statement?
• Does the thesis statement:
• Contain all the sub-topics or “strands” that you will be discussing in your essay?
• Include your strong, arguable stance on the topic?
• How could your partner make his/her thesis statement even more clear and compelling?
o Suggestions/Comments: