Cause/Effect Essay Editing Checklist

Writer’s Name ______________________________________________ Date ___________________ Period_________

CATEGORY Self Edit Peer Edit

Is one clear, well-focused topic evident? (Not both
the causes and the effects)
Are supporting details relevant, quality details that
give the reader important information about the
cause or effect?
Is the introduction inviting? Does it state the thesis
of the paper?
Does the conclusion restate the thesis using different
words and does not introduce new cause or effect?
Are the details clearly placed in a logical order?
Is the essay easy to follow?
Does the writer explain the causes or the effects but
not both?
Are all sentences complete and well constructed with
varied structure?
Does the writer make any errors in grammar that
distract the reader from the content? If so, where?
Does the writer make any errors in capitalization,
abbreviation, or punctuation?
If so, where?
Does the writer use transitional words to show the
cause – effect relationship?
Does the choice and placement of the words seem
accurate, natural and not forced?
Do clichés, jargon or informal language appear in the
essay?
Does the writer follow the format for typing or
handwriting the assignment? (12 font in Times New
Roman, Arial, or Arial Narrow) and have correct word
count?
1.
Make two suggestions to the writer to improve the
essay.
2.
1.
Make two positive comments to the writer.

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