Use the following questions to frame constructive feedback in your peer review.
Abstract
- What type of abstract have you written? What kind of document is the abstract summarizing? Who is the audience?
- Does the format of your abstract conform to the conventions of one of the following types: Descriptive, informative, thesis or executive summary?
- Does the balance of the abstract’s content reflect the purpose of your abstract?
- Is any of the content unnecessary or inappropriate for the abstract? Does some information belong in your Introduction?
- Is your tone appropriately formal? Is your sentence structure accurate and reader-friendly?
- Have you included a document title?
Introduction
- Is the conventional “A, but B; therefore C” structure readily identifiable? If not, why not?
- Is the Introduction “plain” or “spicy”? Can you easily identify each component?
- Have you used key vocabulary, e.g., problem, question, motivation, objectives, etc.?
- Have you included internal documentation AND end citations for the works you have cited in the Introduction?
- If appropriate, does your literature review demonstrate a critical reading of the research papers.
- Is your tone appropriately formal? Is your sentence structure accurate and reader-friendly?
