Anth G222. Aztecs and Spaniards

Prof. Zeitlin

Fall 2002

Who Killed Moctezuma Paper

In-class peer review assignment

Paper number _____________	Reviewer's name______________________

On your copy of this paper, please make notes in the margin or in the text itself where appropriate to point out spelling errors, typos, unclear statements, and other more mechanical issues of writing that you notice and think might use some improvement. In addition to these notes or any other more substantive points you may want to make on the copy, answer the following questions about the paper and your response to it.

1.	What is the basic "theory" of the murder that is being presented here? Is it stated clearly in the introductory paragraph?

2.	What evidence is supplied from which sources to support this theory? Does the evidence seem relevant? Are there missing "facts" that might strengthen this argument?

3.	What motivation is provided by the writer for his or her theory? Does this motivation take into consideration the cultural background and practical/political situation of the alleged "perpetrator?" Are there any additional motivations or mitigating circumstances you think should be addressed?

4.	Identify one to two things about the way in which this author has organized the essay that you think work well.

5.	Name one or two things that the author might do to make this essay be a stronger argument for the theory he or she is presenting.

6.	What have you learned about your own paper by reviewing this one?