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6.1: Peer Editing

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    Peer Editing Worksheet

    Directions: Use this Peer Editing worksheet to help your writing partner improve their writing through getting an "outside" perspective.

    Peer editing helps writers identify where their writing might need more background information, a shorter summary, or more relevant evidence to convince the reader about their point.

    The purpose of an introduction

    A good introduction captures your reader’s attention and makes them want to read on.  

    Hook: Introduce the topic and get readers interested

    1. What is the first sentence?  Is it a hook?   (circle one: Y or N )  and write the hook below: 

    1. Is the first sentence a General Statement or a Question? (circle one)

    Background: Build context for your essay

    1. What is the topic and why does it matter?

    2. What is key information that will help the reader understand this topic?

    3. Does the background information include Important sources, Define key terms, Share a brief history, or Explain the debate ? (circle one or more)

    Thesis statement: Roadmap to your essay

    1. What is the Thesis Statement? Write the thesis statement below: 

    The parts of a body paragraph

    Each body paragraph should focus on ONE point, usually communicated at the beginning of the paragraph in the form of a (A) topic sentence. A strong body paragraph should also contain (B) supporting evidence (example), (C) analysis showing how this evidence connects to your topic sentence and thesis statement and, finally, (D) a concluding sentence.

    1. What is the Thesis Statement from the Intro Paragraph? Body paragraphs support and develop your thesis statement.  Write the Thesis Statement below and reference it as you review the body paragraphs.

    1. What is the Topic Sentence of the first body paragraph?

    2. Is it the first sentence in the paragraph?   (circle one: Y or N )

    3. Does the Topic Sentence use similar keywords as the Thesis?    (circle one: Y or N )

    Evidence: Support your topic sentence idea with specific examples

    In your first body paragraph there should be 2 pieces of Evidence, each supported by Analysis.

    Check your first piece of Evidence. This should be from the assigned text.

    1. What is Supporting Evidence A? 

    1. What page of the book is the information from?  page _________.

    2. Go to the page in the book.  Compare the paraphrase with the original text. Are there 3 or more words (in a row) that match between the original text and the paraphrase attempt for Evidence A? (circle one: Y or N ) 

    3. (Analysis) Explain how Evidence A supports the Topic Sentence.

    4. (Analysis) Explain how Evidence A supports the Thesis.

    Check your second piece of Evidence. This can be from the assigned text or another trustworthy source.  It can also be based on personal observation or experience.

    1. What is Supporting Evidence B? 

    1. What page of the book is the information from?  page _________.  If Not Applicable, skip questions 13 and 14.

    2. Go to the page in the book.  Compare the paraphrase with the original text. Is the paraphrased information a summary of the original text?  (circle one: Y or N )

    3. Are there 3 or more words (in a row) that match between the original text and the paraphrase attempt for Evidence B?  (circle one: Y or N )

    4. (Analysis) Explain how Evidence B supports the Topic Sentence.

    5. (Analysis) Explain how Evidence B supports the Thesis.

    The main parts of a conclusion

    This final paragraph will wrap up your ideas and leave readers with something to think about. 

    1. What is the Thesis Statement from the Intro Paragraph?  Write it below:

    Check your concluding Umbrella Sentence.  

    1. Is your umbrella sentence directly connected to, but not exactly the same as, your thesis statement? (circle one: Y or N )

    2. Write down any synonym pairs you used and look up how they are used in context (within sentence examples).  Do you need to update your choice of synonyms to improve accuracy? (circle one: Y or N )

    Check your concluding Summary.

    1. In the concluding paragraph, include key words from the topic sentences of each body paragraph.

      1. Key words from Body Paragraph 1:

      2. Key words from Body Paragraph 2:

    2. Check that your concluding Summary talks about all the topics listed.

    1. What is your Final Thought or Idea?

    2. What information do you leave your reader with in the very last sentence? A suggestion? A return to your hook? Or something else?

    Important:  Do NOT introduce any new, off-topic ideas in the concluding paragraph.  Read each sentence carefully and make sure it reviews what you already wrote in the Intro and Body paragraphs.

    Reference the Example Essay for MLA formatting guidelines and notes.

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