Peer Edit Sheet
Peer Evaluation of Paper
Title:_______________________________________ Author:__________________________
Peer Reviewer:______________________________ Date_____________________________
Please keep a copy of this sheet, so that you can use it each time we peer edit. Write your responses on your own paper. When you are finished, give your critique to the author. Give the writer time to look over your comments, then the two of you should discuss concerns or successes.
1. What is the thesis of this paper? Does it meet the requirements of the assignment?
2. What are the key words in the thesis?
3. Did the writing stop you because you were puzzled by grammar, punctuation or meaning? If so, where? (Please indicate these in the text by underlining them or putting an asterisk (*) -- do not fix the errors, as that is the writer's job.
4. Are there enough examples given so that you understand the writer's point-of-view? Explain.
5. What was the best part of the paper? Give the writer a good compliment.
6. Is there any information that seems off topic?
7. Point out any places where you felt bogged down or overwhelmed with information with WHEW!
8. Point out any places where information was not clearly presented or was inadequate with HUH?
9. Point out any terms that should be defined with A WHAT?
10. Does the writer make use of transitions to help us understand the connections between ideas?
11. Discuss the effectiveness of the introduction and ways to make it better.
Does it capture attention?
Does it use a quotation, fact or anecdote to create interest?
What would make it better?12. Discuss the effectiveness of the ending and ways to make it better.
Does it leave you hanging? Is it too abrupt?
Does it oversimplify the material?
Does is fulfill the promise of the introduction?13. Are citations used in proper format? Is the Works Cited organized and in alphabetical order? (Use your Beacon or other handbook to aid you with this.)
14. What final thoughts do you have about the draft? What will be most memorable? What needs more work?
15. Any other comments or suggestions for the author?
