Research Synthesis Evaluation Document
Writer’s Name ______________________________ Evaluator’s Name ______________________________ Period __________
1. Writer’s bellringer question: _____________________________________________________________________________
Evaluator’s answer: ______________________________________________________________________________________
2. Does the “introduction” paragraph provide adequate context for the question and essay?
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No ____
If not, make a suggestion: ___________________________________________________________________________
3. Does the question provide the opportunity for an argumentative essay? In other words, is there
room for counterargument?
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No ____
If not, make a suggestion: ___________________________________________________________________________
4. Does the question use a “factors to consider” or “to what extent” style? Is the question
answerable and unbiased?
“Factors” _____
“Extent” ____
If no, make a suggestion: ____________________________________________________________________________
5. Is there an MLA citation and italicized context note below the citation box for each source? Is
the note useful to you as someone who did not conduct this research?
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No ____
If not, make a suggestion: ___________________________________________________________________________
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6. Does each source offer something usable, quotable, and new? Are the sources balanced? That is,
do they present more than one perspective on the issue?
Yes _____
No ____
If not, make a suggestion: ___________________________________________________________________________
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Research Synthesis Evaluation Document
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