Peer Editing Checklist – The Fine Print

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For each item below, indicate strengths and weaknesses by placing a checkmark in the appropriate box.

THEN, provide written evidence at least once within each shaded category section, for either an area of strength or of weakness.

Area	Strength	Weakness	Evidence
ORGANIZATION & DEVELOPMENT
Introduction
Engaging title
Interest grabber, “grabs” your attention
Clear three-fold thesis statement
Body
Fluid paragraphs
Evidence or details support main idea
Feature to Feature or Subject to Subject
Ideas or evidence presented logically
Overall essay, supports thesis statement
Conclusion
Conclusion is present
Restatement of thesis is present
FOCUS, CONTENT, & VOICE
Paper addresses assignment
Quotes are added as concrete details
Persuasive: essay points and details are believable.
Tone is professional, informative, & engaging
Writing is appropriate for intended audience
CLARITY IN VOCABULARY, WORD CHOICE, & USAGE
Written in standard English (NO SLANG)
Few if any clichés or use of jargon
Correct verb tense (PRESENT)
Word choice is clear and precise
Little if any redundancy
No First person
Dead Words
SENTENCE STRUCTURE
No run-ons or comma splices
No fragments
Sentence variety present
MECHANICS
Agreement between subjects and verbs, pronouns, and antecedents
Consistent point of view, number, and tense
Correct spelling and capitalization
Correct use of punctuation
DOCUMENTATION (if required)
Uses citation style correctly in body of paper
Uses citation style correctly in reference list

Additional comments (something the author does well or suggestions for additions to strengthen paper):