Peer Editing Worksheet

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Writer's Name: ___________________________________________________________
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Editor's Name: ___________________________________________________________
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Peer Editing Worksheet
Exchange papers with a partner; read your partner’s essay carefully.
Correct any grammatical errors as you read the essay.
Complete the worksheet below. Avoid "yes" or "no" answers to the questions; instead,
make specific suggestions that will help your partner revise the essay.
Once the worksheet has been completed pass it back to your partner and discuss the
points you’ve made. Keep in mind the comments are suggestions; you need to decide
what should be done for your essay.
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What is the main claim of the paper?
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What do you think of the essay's title? If it's too general or bland, or if there isn't one,
suggest a good one.
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Is the lead-in interesting? Why or why not?
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What is the thesis statement? Is it effectively stated?
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Are the sub claims introduced clearly? Suggest alternative phrasings. If there any
paragraphs for which you could not find a topic sentence, indicate the paragraph number.
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Does each topic sentence relate clearly to the main claim?
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Which paragraph seems to have the most interesting and convincing details? Why?
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