ENG-105 Peer Review Worksheet: Commentary
Part of your responsibility as a student in this course is to provide quality feedback to your peers
that will help them to improve their writing skills. This worksheet will assist you in providing
that feedback. To highlight the text and type over the information in the boxes on this
worksheet, double-click on the first word.
Name of the draft’s author: Jesselyn Smith
Name of the peer reviewer: Abigail Thompson
Reviewer
After reading through the draft one time, write a summary (3-5 sentences) of the paper that
includes your assessment of how well the essay meets the assignment requirements as
specified in the syllabus and the rubric.
The prevalence of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in adults is on the rise, with an
increasing number of diagnoses in recent years. This shift in perception and diagnosis can be attributed to
changing beliefs about ADHD persisting into adulthood. While it was once thought to be primarily a
childhood disorder, studies now show that ADHD can continue into adulthood. This change in awareness
and understanding has contributed to the higher numbers of diagnosed adults.
After a second, closer reading of the draft, answer each of the following questions. Positive
answers will give you specific elements of the draft to praise; negative answers will indicate
areas in need of improvement and revision. Please be sure to indicate at least three positive
aspects of the draft and at least three areas for improvement in reply to the questions at the
bottom of this worksheet.
Commentary Content and Ideas
• How effectively does the thesis statement identify the main points that the writer
would like to make in this commentary?
The thesis statement effectively identifies the main points that the writer intends to address in
this commentary. It highlights the rise of ADHD diagnoses in adults, changes in perception, the
role of stigma, and the potential benefits and concerns associated with this trend.
• How descriptive is the writer’s choice of a label to name the issue in question?
The writer's choice of the label "Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity disorder in Adults" is descriptive
and apt. It clearly communicates the focus of the essay, which is on ADHD in adults, and sets the
tone for the discussion.
• How effectively does the writer frame an issue at the beginning of the essay?
The writer effectively frames the issue at the beginning of the essay by providing a brief history
of ADHD perception and highlighting the significant increase in adult ADHD diagnoses. This
establishes the context and importance of the topic.
• How effective is the writer’s analysis of the issue in terms of causes and consequences?
Part of your responsibility as a student in this course is to provide quality feedback to your peers
that will help them to improve their writing skills. This worksheet will assist you in providing
that feedback. To highlight the text and type over the information in the boxes on this
worksheet, double-click on the first word.
Name of the draft’s author: Jesselyn Smith
Name of the peer reviewer: Abigail Thompson
Reviewer
After reading through the draft one time, write a summary (3-5 sentences) of the paper that
includes your assessment of how well the essay meets the assignment requirements as
specified in the syllabus and the rubric.
The prevalence of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in adults is on the rise, with an
increasing number of diagnoses in recent years. This shift in perception and diagnosis can be attributed to
changing beliefs about ADHD persisting into adulthood. While it was once thought to be primarily a
childhood disorder, studies now show that ADHD can continue into adulthood. This change in awareness
and understanding has contributed to the higher numbers of diagnosed adults.
After a second, closer reading of the draft, answer each of the following questions. Positive
answers will give you specific elements of the draft to praise; negative answers will indicate
areas in need of improvement and revision. Please be sure to indicate at least three positive
aspects of the draft and at least three areas for improvement in reply to the questions at the
bottom of this worksheet.
Commentary Content and Ideas
• How effectively does the thesis statement identify the main points that the writer
would like to make in this commentary?
The thesis statement effectively identifies the main points that the writer intends to address in
this commentary. It highlights the rise of ADHD diagnoses in adults, changes in perception, the
role of stigma, and the potential benefits and concerns associated with this trend.
• How descriptive is the writer’s choice of a label to name the issue in question?
The writer's choice of the label "Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity disorder in Adults" is descriptive
and apt. It clearly communicates the focus of the essay, which is on ADHD in adults, and sets the
tone for the discussion.
• How effectively does the writer frame an issue at the beginning of the essay?
The writer effectively frames the issue at the beginning of the essay by providing a brief history
of ADHD perception and highlighting the significant increase in adult ADHD diagnoses. This
establishes the context and importance of the topic.
• How effective is the writer’s analysis of the issue in terms of causes and consequences?
