Peer Editing: Argument Research Paper Introduction

Writer: Peer Editor:

Paper Topic:

Instruction: Answer the following questions while editing your partner’s

introduction paragraph. Do not just answer Yes or NO. Give detailed
comments on each question.
1. Does the introduction begin with a hook? If so, What kind of hook?

2. Does the introduction include background information? If so, about what?

3. Is it a funnel introduction? If so, how are the sentences organised from the
most general to the most specific?

4. What is the thesis statement? Copy it here. Is it the last sentence of

introduction?

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5. What is author’s opinion/position in the thesis statement?

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6. Can you tell from the thesis statement how many main points there are in
the body?

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7. In you opinion, is it a good introduction? What suggestions do you have to

make the introduction better?

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