Peer Reviewer _________________________
Author whose paper is being reviewed _________
- Author/Peer (please check each item as you complete them.)
_____|_____ In the introduction, the author clearly states the premise or hypothesis.
Each main argument of this paper is:
_____|_____ comprehensive.
_____|_____ coherent.
_____|_____ substantively linked to the other arguments of the paper.
_____|_____ makes a good contribution to the main thesis of the paper.
_____|_____ This paper is appropriately paragraphed .
_____|_____ The writer has a clear grasp of the topic.
_____|_____ The paper is well written and balanced.
_____|_____ This paper is based on solid research and interpretation, not simply hearsay.
_____|_____ There are no apparent major omissions, interpretations or misstated facts.
_____|_____ The conclusion is thoughtful and cogent; it is more than a mere summary.
_____|_____ The paper makes an original contribution and is not a mere literature review.
_____|_____ This paper is not plagiarized. While it draws on the work of others, the paper is the original effort of the author.
_____|_____ The paper uses an appropriate number and kinds of references.
_____|_____ The references conform to the scientific style used in the sociology journals.
_____|_____ This paper uses a voice appropriate for scientific writing.
_____|_____ The paper is well organized such that the reader can easily construct an outline of the paper.
_____|_____ This paper is typewritten.
This paper has been proofread for:
_____|_____ spelling errors.
_____|_____ grammatical errors.
_____|_____ verbose and nonscientific writing.

_____| XXX I, the author, gave this paper to the reviewer at least 72 hrs before it was due so the reviewer could respond in a timely fashion.
Signed:_____________________
Date: __/__/__

XXX |_____ I, the reviewer, gave the author my peer critique at least 24 hrs before the paper was due so the author could make corrections and turn the paper in on time.
Signed:_____________________
Date: __/__/__