Peer Review Gary

Peer Review by Richard Newby
Introduction
Introductions have three parts, as we discussed in class (see resource if you forgot) . Looking at
your sample paper, find and examine how your paper deals with all three steps by answering the
following questions:
How does the paper start? Is the general information necessary and relevant to the paper as a
whole?
The paper starts by stating the importance of our ecosystems and the impacts of climate change. The
information stated in the intro is directly related to the questions stated. The intro may repeat
information later on in the boby due to it being a longer paper.
How does the paper present the “issue” section? Is this an effective transition? Do you have a
clear idea why people debate this topic? Can you offer an alternative way to write this?
The issue is brought up in the introduction . The transition is effective as the reasons stated are all
effects of climate change. Climate change is often debated in politics and is a big issue that tends to be
ignored. The topic comes off biased but, global warming is a har topic to stay nuetral on.
In this paper, you don’t really have a “traditional” thesis, as you should see in your sample paper.
However, you can still examine the presentation of the research questions—does the author
introduce them well or do they seem like the author just placed them there?
The author does include the questions well in his introduction.
Is the introduction effective? Why or why not?

The intro is effective for the purpose of this paper which is to provide information on a subject. It pulls
from different areas and uses the "This is a problem" idea to keep readers interested.
Research Questions
Look at the 3 or 4 research questions in your sample paper and answer the following questions:
Are all 4 question types present? If not, what is missing?

All four questions are present.
Just by looking at the research questions, do you think they can carry the paper forward? In
other words, do you think you’d be able to write a 8-10 paper based on them?
8-10 questions isnt really that much and climate changes offers a crazy big index of
information. The questions will al work.
How narrow are the questions? Do any of them need to be narrowed down?
The questions are all broad with the farm question being the most narrowed down question. I
think 3 and four can be broad because they address the same issue.
Exploring the Research
As you read through the paper, answer the following for each research question (each major
section).
Research Question 1
What is the section about? What are the main points?
This section tells the reader what climate change is. The section focuses on what climate
change is, how it occurs, and how human contribute the most to its existence.
Does the author devote too much time to one point and not explore another idea?
The idea of how humans are the main cause if focused on too much.
Does the author inject his/her own opinion? Is there any bias?
The bias is that global warming is bad and people are the cause because well it is and they are.
How many sources are used by the author? Do you think the author uses his/her sources
effectively?
The author used two sources. There arent many citations to state where the information came
from.
Are there too many quotes present? Not enough? Do you feel overwhelmed by how many are
present? Do the quotes fit?
There are no quotes present in the paper. Im not of fan of writing with quotes so I see no
problem.
Are the research question and content related or did the author start to explore something
else?
The information in the section are all related to climate change. The information of human
made change was explored due it being a primary cause.
Research Question 2
How is climate change affecting farms around the United States?
N/A
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effectively?
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else?
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Research Question 3
N/A
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effectively?
N/A
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else?
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Research Question 4
Was not included in rough draft
N/A
N/A
effectively?
N/A
Are here too many quotes present? Not enough? Do you feel overwhelmed by how many are
N/A
else?
N/A
Primary Research
Was a survey or interview conducted? Do you know when it was conducted and
where?
Was not included in the rough draft.
Do you think the survey/interview adds to the paper? Or is the content unrelated?
N/A
Does the author bring the primary research in discussion with other material? (Remember, the
point of primary research is so that it can engage with a larger discussion). If so, how so? If not,
how would you make it communicate with other information provided?
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Table/Figure/Chart
• Is there a table/figure/chart included? If so, does the author explain it?
Was not included in the rough draft.
N/A
Abstract
After reading the paper, go back to the abstract and answer the following:
• Does the abstract sum up the whole paper in a short way?
The abstract focuses on the introduction with an idea of what will be focused on later in the
paper. Its a good abstract but abstracts are written at the end. I did the same thing.
• Does it mention that primary research was done?
No mention.
• Does it present new information? (It should not)
No new information is stated.
Overall Thoughts
• How would you grade this paper? Explain why.
I would grade this paper a B. The grade value really means nothing this early in the process. My
advice is to cite more even though the knowlegde may be general.
• Is the paper easy to read? Are there a lot of mechanical issues?
The paper is easy to follow, and is easy for someone who has no background
with the subject to understand. I opened the paper in WordPad so it kinda gt
mixed around. I wasnt able to see the structure.
• What did you learn?

I learned about climate and gained some different viewpoints from it. Climate
change is well known but the list of effects created by it is enormous. I didnt
consider about how climate change controls migration and when bugs may
reappear.

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The author does include the questions well in his introduction.

Is the introduction effective? Why or why not?

Are all 4 question types present? If not, what is missing?

• Does it mention that primary research was done?

• Does it present new information? (It should not)

No new information is stated.

• What did you learn?

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