Peer Revision and Editing						

Editor’s Name___________________________________
Writer’s Name___________________________________
Paper’s’ Title____________________________________

1.  Is the heading in MLA format?_________Does each page (after the first) have a header with the author’s last name and page number?________  If these are not correct, change them on the paper.

2.  Is the introduction interesting and appealing?_______Does it lead logically to the topic of the paper?_______

3.  Does the introduction begin with a general statement that leads to the thesis?_________If not, write that on the paper and offer suggestions for improvement.

4.  Write the thesis statement.  Then decide if the thesis statement is too strong or if you can change it to make it stronger.  Is it something that the writer can improve?________

5.  Does the writer mention the author and the title of the work somewhere in the introduction?_________

6.  How many quotations does the paper have?_________Do the quotes actually relate to the topic and the thesis?________If not try to make suggestions.

7.  Did the author explain the quotations?__________Are there any freestanding quotes? _________ Circle any that do not appear correct.  Check for correct punctuation and quotation marks.

8.  Is there a topic sentence for each body paragraph?________Can these be improved? _________ How?

9.  Are the paragraphs logical?  Do they make sense?_________ If you are confused between paragraphs, make note of it on the paper.

10.  Does each paragraph support the thesis?_______  If not, make note of it here.  Which paragraphs don’t work well in the paper?

11.  Are there any paragraphs that need better transitions?________

12.  Are there facts and opinions to support the paper?________ Make notes on the paper.

13.  Does the conclusion support the whole essay?________ Write any suggestions for improvement here.

14.  Has the thesis been supported throughout the entire essay?_______  Has the author proved the point of the essay?_______  Explain why or why not.

15.  Check for spelling errors and circle them.  Write down the number of errors you found. _______

16.  Check for run-on sentences and comma splices.  How many did you find?________  Circle the errors in the paper.

17.  Check for fragments.  Write FRAG next to each error.

18.  Has the author written in literary present tense?_______ Circle any past tense verbs.

19.  Check for personal pronouns.  (I, we, me, our, us, my, you)  Circle the ones that you find (excluding the ones in the quotations).

20.  Check for contractions.  If the writer has used any, circle them.

21.  Does the title reflect the paper?___________

22.  List three ways the paper can be improved.

23.  Give any general words of advice.