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  | Complete the two assignments below, labeled A & B. A. Peer Review Post your rough draft to the discussion board. Be sure to hit the Refresh button several times to see your classmates' essays appear. Then, perform a peer review for at least two of your classmates. Provide feedback concerning the following items: 1. Introduction: How might the reader better grab your interest? Give a specific suggestion for revision, even if the intro seems fine. [Never hurts to have alternatives!] For example, consider what sort of vivid description would turn your head, or what imagined narrative would peak your interest. Can you think of an intriguing question that might better open the paragraph? What bold statement would prompt you to read on?2. Provide solid, specific advice concerning at least one of the categories described in the body paragraphs. Consider: What might be described in more detail? Can you suggest a specific example of the type of person or behavior that would further illustrate the classification? Does any information seem out of place or unnecessary? 3. Put yourself in the writer's place. Suggest an alternative category fitting to his or her theme. For instance, say the writer classified party goers in three categories: the wall flower, the party pooper, and the party animal. You'd then suggest a fourth category of your own devise, such as "the gracious host." Finally, recall our discussion of Monday: if you do not use your critical thinking skills to provide thoughtful, useful feedback, you will not receive credit for the assignment. B. Proofreading Now, open your own essay in Microsoft Word. Be sure the Reviewing Toolbar is showing. [Click View--> Toolbars--> Reviewing]. Select the Track Changes Feature. With your Keys for Writers handbook at your side, edit for commas use. That is, add or delete commas according to the rules you've diligently studied. If the Track Changes feature has been properly selected, all changes will appear in red. Save your essay when you are finished. You may complete Part B for HW if class time runs out.
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