Peer Editor’s Name____________________________

Essay’s Author:__________________________+____

Peer Editing Evaluation Form—Short Essay Writing Assignment

Directions:  Please read through the draft before completing this form.

General

What is the title of the professional essay? ____________________________

FDoes the essay meet the requirements of the assignment?   Yes      No     

Does the essay occasionally blend in words from the professional essay?

                                                                                                   Yes      No     

Thesis and Paragraph 1

FDoes the introductory paragraph mention the professional essay and its author? In addition, is the introductory paragraph inviting? Would it make the reader want to read on? Yes      No     

FIs the thesis sentence easy to locate? (Is the writer’s purpose clear?) Yes      No     

Body Paragraphs

FDoes each body paragraph have a clear topic sentence?  Yes      No     

           If not, which body paragraph(s) need repair?

Body Paragraphs (continued)

FIs each body paragraph unified (do all of the details belong?)    Yes      No

     If not, which body paragraph(s) need repair?

FIs each body paragraph organized coherently (are the details and examples in an effective order?)                                                                           Yes      No

     If not, which body paragraph(s) need to be reorganized?

FIs each body paragraph complete (are there enough details and examples?)    Yes    No

     If not, which body paragraph(s) need more details and examples?

F Does the essay properly blend the professional essay’s words with it?       Yes      No

    What do you think the draft still needs?

Please use the other side of the page for your response.

FWhat did you enjoy most about the essay?

Please use the other side of the page for your response.