PEER EDITING CHECKLIST

PEER EDITING CHECKLISTSection One: StructureWriters Name:_______________________Name of Peer Editor:__________________

Use an x or a to indicate whether the following criteria apply to the essayIntroductionThe first sentence gives a broad introduction to the topic of the essay.

There are one or two sentences that give background information, catch the readers attention, and lead up to the thesis.

The thesis is the last sentence of the first paragraph.

The thesis includes the writers opinion or attitude towards the subject and NO PERSONAL PRONOUNS.

Body Paragraph # 1There is a topic sentence that introduces the first aspect of the thesis.

There are two-three points in the paragraph.

There is a concluding sentence that refers back to the topic sentence.

Body Paragraph #2There is a topic sentence that introduces the second aspect of the thesis.

There are two-three points in the paragraph.

There is a concluding sentence that refers back to the topic sentence.

Body Paragraph #3There is a topic sentence that introduces the third aspect of the thesis.

There are two-three points in the paragraph.

There is a concluding sentence that refers back to the topic sentence.

** There may be more body paragraphs, if something is missing, make a note of it on the essay.

ConclusionThe first sentence says the same thing as the thesis but in different words.

There is a summary of the main points of the essay (usually three).

The last part of the conclusion strongly restates the authors overall opinion.

OverallThis essay contains a minimum of five paragraphs.

The essay is typed.

The essay is double spaced.

The title page is in proper format.

What is the point of the essay?________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Section Two: Writing StyleName of Peer Editor:_____________________

Use an x or a to indicate whether you have completed the following tasks.

You have checked that the words I and you are never used unless it is a quotation. If they have been, you have circled them.

You have checked that key words are not used repetitively. If they have been, you have circled them and written REPET above them.

You have checked that there is no awkwardness in the writing. If there was, you have underlined it and wrote AWK below the underline.

You have underlined words that are weak, vague, or bland, and have made suggestions of other words that could have been used in their place.

You have checked that the writer has made good use of transitions, so that ideas are connected and the writing flows smoothly.

You have checked that all quotations are integrated smoothly and clearly, followed by proper citation.

Comments:_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

What is your favourite part of the essay? _______________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Where should the author develop his/her ideas further? What should the author trash? Why? ___________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Personal Evaluation _____ / 30Peer Evaluation ______ / 30