peer editing checklist cpa
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Peer Editing Checklist - ChiArts American Literature IIEditing Areas Circle Further Directions
Are there any phrases or sentences that seem irrelevant to the essay?
Yes/No Bracket phrase/sentence [ ]
Are there points where another sentence should be added to clarify or add info?
Yes/No Place a plus sign (+) where needed
Are transitional words/phrases used between paragraphs?
Yes/No Draw and arrow where a transition is needed
Do any sentences seem redundant (e.g., “alarmingly startled”)?
Yes/No Place parentheses around redundant words or phrases
Are there any sentences that seem inconsistent with the style and tone?
Yes/No List sentence numbers in the bottom margin of the essay
Is the essay correctly punctuated? Yes/No Circle punctuation errors
Are there any sentence fragments or run-on sentences?
Yes/No Mark fragments F and run-on sentences R
Is verb tense consistent throughout? Yes/No Underline verb tense errors
Is subject-verb agreement consistent? Yes/No Mark “SV”
Are similar words (such as there/their or past/passed) confused at any point?
Yes/No Draw box around any confused words
Are there any misspelled words? Yes/No Circle misspelled words
Are there any capitalization errors? Yes/No Double underline letter
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6-Step Process for Peer Review
1. Read the paper out loud to the author. While the reviewer is reading, the author should make notes over any areas that sound awkward or seem unclear.
2. Identify the thesis statement - does it provide a “roadmap” for the rest of the paper? Are the 3 main points of the essay clear?
3. Identify the topic sentences in each of the body paragraphs. Do these clearly connect to the thesis points?
4. Does each body paragraph connect to the main idea of the essay (how the author uses a strategy to understand a text)?
5. Does the conclusion sum up the authorʼs thoughts about the process? Does it connect to how the strategy would be useful in the future or with other texts?
6. On a sticky note, leave the author with ONE suggestion for improvement and THREE things you liked about the essay.