Peer Editing Checklist

Self and Peer Editing Checklist
Self Edit
Yes/No

Peer Edit Completed by ___________________________________
Yes/No & Comments

Did I include an interesting hook to grab the reader’s attention?

Did she include an interesting hook to grab the reader’s attention?

Did I provide enough background information to let the reader know what/why this is an issue?

Did she provide enough background information to let the reader know what/why this is an issue?

Did I state a clear claim, that argues only one point (without using “I”), listing the evidence I will talk about?

Did she state a clear claim, that argues only one point (without using “I”), listing the evidence she will talk about?

Did I use direct quotes from the article to support my claim?

Did she use direct quotes from the article to support herclaim?

Did I analyze my evidence by
EXPLAINING what it means in my
OWN WORDS and telling why it is
IMPORTANT/HOW SUPPORTS MY
ARGUMENT?
Did I include a counterclaim, with evidence from opposing view, and then refute it with my evidence-showing why it was stronger? Did I use DIFFERENT and
APPROPRIATE transitional phrases for each piece of evidence, in counterclaim etc.?

Did she analyze her evidence by
EXPLAINING what it means in her OWN
WORDS and telling why it is
IMPORTANT/HOW SUPPORTS HER
ARGUMENT?
Did she include a counterclaim, with evidence from opposing view, and then refute it with her evidence-showing why it was stronger?

Did I check for and correct SPELLING and GRAMMAR?

Did she check for and correct SPELLING and GRAMMAR?

Did I restate my argument /wrap up my ideas in my conclusion??

Did she restate her argument /wrap up her ideas in her conclusion??

Did she use DIFFERENT and
APPROPRIATE transitional phrases for each piece of evidence, in counterclaim
etc.?