PEER REVIEW RUBRIC: The Historical Conversations Project

Name of HCP Draft Author: Name of Reviewer 1:

SHARON
CANDY
1. CHOOSE A SCORE
For each trait of the rubric, click to put an X in the box that you think best describes
where the draft is right now.
Above = Choose this if the draft is above and beyond the minimum requirement.
Meets= Choose this if the draft meets the minimum requirements.
Below = Choose this if the draft is not yet meeting the requirements for the assignment.
2. EXPLAIN AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS
In the box below each trait, write some sentences that provide:
(1) A reason for the evaluation score you gave for this trait and
(2) A suggestion for revision that could improve this particular aspect of the essay; use
the expertise youve gained through your own research to suggest specific ways to
revise the essays content.
Trait

Minimum Requirements

Above Meets Below

Purpose:
Review of
Literature

The purpose of the essay (a review of

scientific literature on the topic) is clearly
signaled in the introduction. As a reader,
you are sure very early on that you are
about to read a review of the literature.

Comments: Yes, theres a whole paragraph explaining the papers structure

Thesis
(Controlling
Idea)

The review is held together by a

X
controlling idea (it may be implied) that
clearly summarizes the scholarly
discussion on this topic. The controlling
idea is narrowed enough that the review
can offer a comprehensive picture of the
history of this scientific conversation. The
topic is not advocating or taking a stand on
an issue, but is rather setting up a
scientific foundation for advocacy.

Comments:
Historical
Dimensions

The essay provides details about the

history of the topic being reviewedafter
reading, you know when this topic was first
researched and a little about the history of
this type of research since then.

Comments: I think you could add more- cite more as well

Development

The review of the literature (body

paragraphs) summarizes scientific
research and writing about the topic. The
author makes connections between the
studies to show the aspects of this
conversation

Comments: I like all the examples, but I think you could use more direct quotes
Multimodal
Element(s)

The essay includes at least one multimodal element (image or video) that
strengthens and/or deepens the idea
being discussed in that section. The
element is added into the essay using
MLA format with an appropriate caption.

Comments:Looks great!
Arrangement,
Organization

The essay is organized in a logical way

that contributes to the readers
understanding of the scientific literature on
this topic. The author uses topic
sentences, transitions and sign post
words throughout the essay to guide the
reader.

The majority of the sources are scientific

studies/articles about the topic. All
sources, even those that are not scientific
studies, are credible for a scholarly
audience.

Comments:
Research

Comments:
Scholarly
Ethos

The author uses word choice and tone that

makes the essay appropriate for a
scholarly audience. After reading the
essay, you are sure that the author did
adequate research to write in a
knowledgeable way.

Comments:
Source
Integration &
Citation

The author introduces the scholarly

authors of the sources and integrates the
excerpts into his/her own writing in
grammatically correct sentences. Correct
MLA in-text citation is used.

Comments:
Works Cited

The essay includes a Works Cited of all

sources used that is formatted in MLA
style.

Comments:not shown
Language and
Grammar

The essay is not riddled with grammatical

or language errors; it is easy to read and
understand without having to decode
because of error.

Comments:
Draft Length &
Source
Requirements

The essay is a minimum of 5 pages long

(word count approximately 1250-1300
words) and uses a minimum of 5 sources.

Comments:
3. THREE PRIORITIES FOR REVISION
Based on your reading of the draft against this rubric of minimum requirements as well
as the standard HCP rubric, what do you think are the 3 (three) priorities the author
should focus on for revision?
NOTE: Please focus your 3 priorities on CONTENT. At this point, these are higher order concerns (weve
got to get the content right before we worry about more superficial fixes). Therefore, unless the essay is
completely riddled with language/grammar errors so much that you cant really understand what the author
is trying to say, do not make language, grammar, or citation one of the priorities.

I think if theres anyway you can condense your introduction, instead of guiding us readers through your
process so in depth I think it would be more intriguing to read.
You could maybe use more insight from humans? Their emotional connection toward dogs.

PEER REVIEW RUBRIC: The Historical Conversations Project

Name of HCP Draft Author: Name of Reviewer 2:
SHARON
KEN
1. CHOOSE A SCORE
For each trait of the rubric, click to put an X in the box that you think best describes
where the draft is right now.
Above = Choose this if the draft is above and beyond the minimum requirement.
Meets= Choose this if the draft meets the minimum requirements.
Below = Choose this if the draft is not yet meeting the requirements for the assignment.
2. EXPLAIN AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS

In the box below each trait, write some sentences that provide:
(1) A reason for the evaluation score you gave for this trait and
(2) A suggestion for revision that could improve this particular aspect of the essay; use
the expertise youve gained through your own research to suggest specific ways to
revise the essays content.
Trait

Minimum Requirements

Above Meets Below

Purpose:
Review of
Literature

The purpose of the essay (a review of

scientific literature on the topic) is clearly
signaled in the introduction. As a reader,
you are sure very early on that you are
about to read a review of the literature.

Comments: Great way to start out

Thesis
(Controlling
Idea)

X
The review is held together by a
controlling idea (it may be implied) that
clearly summarizes the scholarly
discussion on this topic. The controlling
idea is narrowed enough that the review
can offer a comprehensive picture of the
history of this scientific conversation. The
topic is not advocating or taking a stand on
an issue, but is rather setting up a
scientific foundation for advocacy.

Comments:
Historical
Dimensions

X
The essay provides details about the
history of the topic being reviewedafter
reading, you know when this topic was first
researched and a little about the history of
this type of research since then.

Comments: Are there any sources that are more recent (like in the past 10 years)?
Development

The review of the literature (body

paragraphs) summarizes scientific
research and writing about the topic. The
author makes connections between the
studies to show the aspects of this
conversation

Comments: It definitely meets it, but the transitions from paragraph to paragraph
could be slightly improved.
Multimodal
Element(s)

The essay includes at least one multimodal element (image or video) that
strengthens and/or deepens the idea

being discussed in that section. The

element is added into the essay using
MLA format with an appropriate caption.
Comments:
Arrangement,
Organization

The essay is organized in a logical way

that contributes to the readers
understanding of the scientific literature on
this topic. The author uses topic
sentences, transitions and sign post
words throughout the essay to guide the
reader.

The majority of the sources are scientific

studies/articles about the topic. All
sources, even those that are not scientific
studies, are credible for a scholarly
audience.

Comments:
Research

Comments:
Scholarly
Ethos

The author uses word choice and tone that X

makes the essay appropriate for a
scholarly audience. After reading the
essay, you are sure that the author did
adequate research to write in a
knowledgeable way.

Comments:
Source
Integration &
Citation

The author introduces the scholarly

authors of the sources and integrates the
excerpts into his/her own writing in
grammatically correct sentences. Correct
MLA in-text citation is used.

The essay includes a Works Cited of all

sources used that is formatted in MLA
style.

Comments:
Works Cited

Comments:
Language and
Grammar

The essay is not riddled with grammatical

or language errors; it is easy to read and
understand without having to decode
because of error.

Comments: Re-reading your paper on a fresh mind might help you catch them.
Draft Length &
Source
Requirements

The essay is a minimum of 5 pages long

(word count approximately 1250-1300
words) and uses a minimum of 5 sources.

Comments:
3. THREE PRIORITIES FOR REVISION
Based on your reading of the draft against this rubric of minimum requirements as well
as the standard HCP rubric, what do you think are the 3 (three) priorities the author
should focus on for revision?
NOTE: Please focus your 3 priorities on CONTENT. At this point, these are higher order concerns (weve
got to get the content right before we worry about more superficial fixes). Therefore, unless the essay is
completely riddled with language/grammar errors so much that you cant really understand what the author
is trying to say, do not make language, grammar, or citation one of the priorities.