ENGLISH 103
T.T. EILAND

PEER EDITING SHEET (submit with final draft)

author: _________________________________________
editor: _________________________________________

INTRODUCTION

• Is thesis clear? _________________________________________

• Is author 's name and title of work in intro? _________________________________________

• Is there some kind of background statement? Which approach was used? _________________________________________

BODY

• Does each paragraph support thesis? _________________________________________

• Is each paragraph a distinct argument from others? If not, which are on same topic? _________________________________________

• Does each paragraph have a clear topic sentence? _________________________________________

• Is there an effective use of support for assertions, including direct quote? _________________________________________

• Does author wrap up point in a satisfying conclusion or transition to next point? _________________________________________

• Do paragraphs seem to flow one to another, or do they seem haphazard and disconnected? _________________________________________

• Is there any:
  Repetition? _________________________________________

  Vagueness? _________________________________________

  Improper use of terminology? _________________________________________

  Lack of support? _________________________________________

  Clearly weak arguments or illogical arguments? _________________________________________

CONCLUSION

• Is there a concise wrap-up of overall point? _________________________________________

• Is there some kind of projection or call to action? _________________________________________