Peer Editing Handout
Circle the number which best describes each characteristic of the author’s paper.
5 = definitely agree, 4= mostly agree, 3= somewhat agree, 2= somewhat disagree, 1= mostly disagree, 0= definitely disagree or not present.
Opening Paragraph
introduction is attention-getting or interesting 5 4 3 2 1 0
thesis statement includes the author’s opinion about the topic 5 4 3 2 1 0
three supporting reasons are easily identifiable in the introduction 5 4 3 2 1 0
Thesis Point One
the topic sentence/s includes a reason which clearly supports the thesis 5 4 3 2 1 0
at least one kind of evidence is given in collaboration with the reason 5 4 3 2 1 0
an explanation is given for how the reason & evidence support the thesis 5 4 3 2 1 0
Thesis Point Two
the topic sentence/s includes a reason which clearly supports the thesis 5 4 3 2 1 0
at least one kind of evidence is given in collaboration with the reason 5 4 3 2 1 0
an explanation is given for how the reason & evidence support the thesis 5 4 3 2 1 0
Thesis Point Three
the topic sentence/s includes a reason which clearly supports the thesis 5 4 3 2 1 0
at least one kind of evidence is given in collaboration with the reason 5 4 3 2 1 0
an explanation is given for how the reason & evidence support the thesis 5 4 3 2 1 0
Thesis Point Four
the topic sentence/s includes a reason which clearly supports the thesis 5 4 3 2 1 0
at least one kind of evidence is given in collaboration with the reason 5 4 3 2 1 0
an explanation is given for how the reason & evidence support the thesis 5 4 3 2 1 0
Thesis Point Five
the topic sentence/s includes a reason which clearly supports the thesis 5 4 3 2 1 0
at least one kind of evidence is given in collaboration with the reason 5 4 3 2 1 0
an explanation is given for how the reason & evidence support the thesis 5 4 3 2 1 0 Opposing Arguments and Rebuttal
at least two opposing arguments are presented 5 4 3 2 1 0
each opposing view is answered with a rebuttal 5 4 3 2 1 0
the opposing arguments are truly contrary to the thesis 5 4 3 2 1 0
the rebuttals are strong and logical 5 4 3 2 1 0
Concluding Paragraph
the concluding statement reemphasizes the author’s view of the topic 5 4 3 2 1 0
the call to action fits with the author’s topic and purpose 5 4 3 2 1 0
the call to action specifically tells a reader what to do 5 4 3 2 1 0
Overall Organization
the essay is at least six paragraphs 5 4 3 2 1 0
smooth transitions connect ideas from paragraph to paragraph 5 4 3 2 1 0
arguments are presented in an order from weakest to strongest 5 4 3 2 1 0
the paper’s title is original, appealing, and appropriate to the topic 5 4 3 2 1 0
ideas from other sources are properly quoted or paraphrased 5 4 3 2 1 0
ideas from other sources are identified with parenthetical citation 5 4 3 2 1 0
Sentence Fluency
sentences differ in length 5 4 3 2 1 0
various sentence beginnings are used 5 4 3 2 1 0
writing seems to flow naturally; the paper is easy to read 5 4 3 2 1 0
Voice
author’s point of view remains consistent throughout the paper 5 4 3 2 1 0
the paper has a reasonable and respectful tone 5 4 3 2 1 0
Word Choice
words and phrases create pictures in the reader’s mind; strong imagery 5 4 3 2 1 0
lively and precise language creates interest and clarifies ideas for reader 5 4 3 2 1 0
Conventions
spelling is correct 5 4 3 2 1 0
punctuation is accurate 5 4 3 2 1 0
appropriate words are capitalized correctly 5 4 3 2 1 0
paper is neatly written or paper is typed 5 4 3 2 1 0
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