Evaluation form

From Hortulus

Hortulus Reader Evaluation Form

Article Title ________________________________

Reviewer’s Name ____________________________

A. Please ensure that this article meets the minimum requirements by checking off the following criteria. If the article does not fulfill these minimum requirements please fill out Section A only and send the article and the evaluation form back to the submissions editor.

1. This article is relevant to medieval studies.

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2. All foreign language quotations are also translated in English.

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3. The article conforms to MLA or Chicago Manual of Style.

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4. The article is clearly organized; including an introduction, body, and conclusion.

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5. The thesis is clearly stated.

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B. Please rank the following criteria on a ten point scale. The scale ranges from 1 for inferior attempts to 10 for superior fulfillment of the criteria. Written explanations of your decision are appreciated.

1. The article responds to relevant scholarship and explains how the thesis supports/objects to former interpretations of the topic.

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2. The evidence and citations support the thesis and demonstrates the author's familiarity with the primary and secondary sources.

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3. The article is well-written and persuasive.

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4. The article is free of mechanical problems. There are no run on sentences, paragraph problems, poor language usage, etc.

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5. This article is engaging to read and of publishable quality. If the article merits an 8 or better, please explain why you recommend it.

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TOTAL SCORE: _______