Peer+Editing+Guidelines

Hi Class,

Please find the peer review instructions here:

** Wiki Peer-Editing Instructions ** Make your comments in bolded type or a different color directly on your peer’s paper.


 * 1) Read the introduction of the essay. What is the thesis statement (main idea)? Is the thesis statement assertive? **Or** does is express an opinion or a feeling?
 * 2) Is the introduction well developed? Can you tell what the body paragraphs will be about? If so, explain. If not, how could the writer be clearer?
 * 3) Now read the **body paragraphs** and answer the following questions. Does the writer develop the thesis statement through the body of the paper? Explain. Does each paragraph have a topic sentence with details and examples to back it up? Give an example.
 * 4) Read the conclusion. Is the thesis statement restated at the beginning? Is the conclusion clearly connected to the introduction and thesis? If not, make some suggestions.
 * 5) Are there transitions between the paragraphs? If not, make suggestions.
 * 6) Is there sentence variety (simple, compound, complex, compound/complex)? If not, make suggestions.
 * 7) Check for language and mechanical errors such as fragments, comma splices, fused sentences, spelling errors, etc.
 * 8) Do you have any other comments?