without critiquing it. After you have read through the piece once, read each
of the following questions on this peer editing sheet. Keeping these
questions in mind, read your partner's piece again and try to answer the
questions as you proceed. Write your thoughts and ideas on this paper and
on your partner's piece.
Partner's Name: ______________________ Title of Piece: _______________________
(1) Is your partner's piece guided by an overall theme or statement (i.e. a thesis)?
Identify that statement within your partner's piece and write it here:
Does your partner's piece address this statement adequately and use good
evidence to support it? Identify places where your partner does an
exceptional job and make a note of it. If needed, give some suggestions to help your
partner to stay focused on his or her argument.
(2) For creative writing pieces, does your partner's story, poem, etc., flow and make
sense? Note particular examples of ideas or details that you think are really good.
Are there any details or plot twists that you just do not understand? If so, make a
note of them and explain why you do not understand them.
(3) Does your partner's piece contain transitional phrases and sentences that help the
work to flow logically and smoothly? Make notes in your partner's piece of
transitions that are particularly good. Find where you think this device is
needed and make a note of it. Make sure you explain your reasoning!
(4) Does your partner's piece contain any spelling or grammar errors? Make a note of
any mistake that you think needs to be fixed.
(5) Does your partner properly cite any books, web sites, articles, etc., that he or she may
have used to write his or her piece? Make sure you note anyplace where you think a
citation might be needed and correct any citation errors that may exist.
(6) Overall, comment on the style, tone, and content of the piece. What did you like
about it? What did you find confusing or problematic? Offer any suggestions
you might have to help your partner make his or her piece better.
Your Name: ___________________________ Date: ____________________________
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