Journal 1 Essay Editing Checklist

Writer’s Name ________________________________________ Date _______________________________ Period_________

CATEGORY SELF EDIT PEER EDIT 1 PEER EDIT 2

Is one clear, well-focused topic evident?
Write the topic.
Are supporting details relevant, quality details
that give the reader important information?
Is the introduction inviting? Does it make you
want to read more?
What is the thesis? Write the thesis of the
paper in the box on the left.
Does the conclusion restate the thesis using
different words and without new information?
Are the details clearly placed in a clear, logical
order? What order is used?
Are all sentences complete & well-constructed
with varied structure?
What percentage are simple sentences?
Does the writer make any errors in grammar?
If so, where?
Does the writer make any errors in mechanics?
If so, where?
Write some of the transitional words that the
writer uses to help the flow of the reading?
Does the choice and placement of the words
seem accurate, natural and not forced?
Has the writer eliminated clichés, jargon or
informal language (except dialogue)?
Has the writer eliminated expletives (“there are”,
“there is”, etc.)?
Has the write eliminated using the words “you”
and “yours” in the essay?(Unless dialogue or
instructions like how to do something)
How many linking verbs (is, am, are, was, were)
have not been eliminated?
Only three allowed! (After 6 = 60%)
Does the writer follow all the requirements of
the assignment? margins, word count, font, etc.
(Fewer than 400 words or not correctly
named = 60%)
Make two suggestions to the writer to improve 1. 1.
the essay.
2. 2.
1. 1.
Thesis:

Make two positive comments to the writer.

2. 2.

Editor 1 ______________________________ Editor2 ______________________________

E-mail the final draft to tfurgason@jcsc.org by _________________________