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Appendix G Peer Review Checklist*

What is the main point of this essay? Although outsourcing is a positive solution for American corporations, the effect it has on the economy is negative and will continue to take away high paying jobs in the United States.

What is the greatest strength of this essay?

The essay provides statistical facts and figures. Specific examples are given from accredited sources which make the information provided seem logical.

Does the introduction grab your interest and make you want to read on? Explain your answer.

The introduction provides a definition of the essays subject (outsourcing) and a thesis statement outlining two conflicting opinions on the subject to be expanded upon in the essay. Therefore, the readers interest is obtained by encouraging them to read on and discover more about a prevalent issue in America.

What material does not seem to fit the main point of the essay or does not seem to be appropriate for the audience?

I believe all information provided in the essay is relevant to the subject. The introduction explains the subject of the essay and the two conflicting sides of the issue. Then, the author provides a historical explanation of how outsourcing came about. After that, pro-outsourcing opinions and supporting facts are discussed. Finally, the author provides the negative aspect of outsourcing on the United States economy. The conclusion wraps the entire essay up. Overall, the flow of the essay is well done and makes sense to the reader.

Where should the author add more details or examples? Explain your answer.

More facts relating to the predicted future impact of outsourcing in the United States would add to the essay. If specific expected figures were added this paragraph would be stronger.

Where is the writing unclear or vague?

Overall, the essay clearly explains the issue, both sides of it, and future predictions. Facts and figures are provided to support the points discussed so that they make sense to the

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reader.

What is your favorite part of this piece of writing?

The concluding paragraph is especially powerful. The facts discussed in the essay are restated to form a power statement aimed to impact the reader in a persuasive manner.

What other comments might you provide for the author?

The essay offers opinions and viewpoints on both sides of the issue; however, the concluding paragraph may make the reader feel as though the author of the essay is biased toward one side of the issue.

*Adapted from Reinking, J. A., Hart, A. W., & Von der Osten, R. (2001). Strategies for successful writing: A rhetoric, research guide, reader, and handbook (6th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ:

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