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Writer's Name: ___________________________________________________________

Editor's Name: ___________________________________________________________

Peer Editing Worksheet

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Exchange papers with a partner; read your partner’s essay carefully.

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Correct any grammatical errors as you read the essay.

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Complete the worksheet below. Avoid "yes" or "no" answers to the questions; instead,

make specific suggestions that will help your partner revise the essay.

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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.

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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Peer Editing Worksheet