Peer Editing Checklist

Peer Editing Checklist – Research Papers

           

RESEARCH PAPER ROUGH DRAFT CHECKLIST

Checklist	Yes or No	If no, please explain for the writer how/where to fix…
There are little to no grammar or spelling mistakes
There is an interesting introduction that helps create interest in the topic, not just a statement of the topic
There is a thesis statement at the end of the first paragraph.
There is a clear transition (sentence or couple of sentences) from the introduction into the first body section
The paper is clearly organized in paragraphs
The writer uses evidence from five or more sources provides appropriate citations
The first argument (supporting point) ends with the author making a clear connection between the topic of this section and their thesis statement.  In other words, the author explains how this section supports their thesis.
The author uses both direct quotations as well as paraphrasing from their sources.
The second argument (supporting point) ends with the author making a clear connection between the topic of this section and their thesis statement.
The third argument (supporting point) ends with the author making a clear connection between the topic of this section and their thesis statement.
The fourth argument (supporting point) ends with the author making a clear connection between the topic of this section and their thesis statement.
The author explains one or more opposing viewpoints (the other side of the argument) to his/her own, and then refutes it with evidence.
The draft has smooth transitions between ideas and paragraphs
The is written in clear, easy to understand language and makes sense to the reader
The conclusion is present and clear. It restates the thesis and major points in new words and is not simply repeated from earlier in the paper.
The paper uses 3rd person point of view (refrains from personal references like I, me, you, etc.)
Paper has run-on sentences or fragments.

1. Who are you and whose paper did you read?

2. Below please list the author’s main points of support for his or her argument.

3. Below, please leave an overall comment for the author. This is a time to give them some actual advice on how to improve their paper so that they can receive the best grade possible on the final draft.