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Peer Editing Sheet (1) Subj ect: Edi tor: _  What is the essay’s theme? Paraphrase its thesis (its claim): What is the essay’s title? Does it tell you about the ESSAY or simply about the ASSIGNMENT? Does the title make you want to read the essay? Why / why not? If the writer has no title or has a title which only addresses the ASSIGNMENT (such as, “Close Reading Essay” or “Essay 1” or “Poem Essay”), suggest one! If the has a good title, write a sentence or two on why it’s a good title. Is the writer’s paper in correct MLA Format? (mark on the paper where the writer needs to add, say, a title block or header) Signed: _______________________ 

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Peer Editing Sheet (1)

Subject: _____________________ Editor:____________________________ 

What is the essay’s theme?

Paraphrase its thesis (its claim):

What is the essay’s title?

Does it tell you about the ESSAY or simply about the ASSIGNMENT?

Does the title make you want to read the essay? Why / why not?

If the writer has no title or has a title which only addresses the ASSIGNMENT (such as, “Close

Reading Essay” or “Essay 1” or “Poem Essay”), suggest one!If the has a good title, write a sentence or two on why it’s a good title.

Is the writer’s paper in correct MLA Format?

(mark on the paper where the writer needs to add, say, a title block or header)

Signed: _______________________ 

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Peer Editing Sheet (2)

Subject: _____________________ Editor:____________________________ 

What is the essay’s theme?

Paraphrase its thesis (its claim):

Introduction:

How does the writer attempt to catch your attention? Does it work? Why or why not?

How does the writer bring up the topic in a way that makes sense? Does it feel natural and

conversational?

Is it easy or difficult to pinpoint a claim in the first paragraph? Why?

Conclusion

Does the conclusion feel as though it’s bringing the paper to a close? How/why not?

Does the conclusion finish with a memorable statement about the topic? If so, rate itsmemorability on a scale of 1 – 10. If not, does it need one?

Signed: _______________________ 

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Peer Editing Sheet (3)

Subject: _____________________ Editor:____________________________ 

What is the essay’s theme?

Paraphrase its thesis (its claim):

Organization:

Each box represents one paragraph. Write in each box what each paragraph focuses on. This iscalled “blocking out the paragraphs.” (you may add more blocks if necessary)

*note to the author – take a look at how your editor has mapped your paragraphs. Did they get what you meant tosay? If not, you need to remedy this. If so, are your points in the best order they can be?

Signed: _______________________ 

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Peer Editing Sheet (4)

Subject: _____________________ Editor:____________________________ 

What is the essay’s theme?

Paraphrase its thesis (its claim):

Quotes and Examples

Does the writer use quotes and SPECIFIC EXAMPLES examples from the text to support his or 

her points? How and where?

Does each quote and example the writer uses include sufficient explanation? Mark those which

don’t.

What is the best/most effective example or quote the writer uses? Why is it so effective?

What is the weakest/ least effective example or quote the writer uses? How can it be made morerelevant?

Star the quotes the writer uses which need a citation.

Star the paraphrases the writer uses which need a citation.

Signed: _______________________ 

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Peer Editing Sheet (5)

Subject: _____________________ Editor:____________________________ 

What is the essay’s theme?

Paraphrase its thesis (its claim):

Unique Insight

What unique insight does the writer bring to the essay?

What authority does the writer use to discuss the text?

Does the writer try to REPORT or ENHANCE the meaning of the piece? How?

Signed: _______________________