TAMIU FYWP ENGL 1302 Research Genre 3 Position Essay

Research Genre 3 Peer Review: Editing

Directions: Mark your responses directly onto the paper you are editing. Or, you can write your
answers here. If you are unsure, simply state that something seems off but you are unsure of
what.

1. How is the essay organized? Does each paragraph contain one and only one main idea
that connects to the thesis? Does this organization help move the ideas forward? Tell the
author if the organization works or offer organization ideas.

2. Where could the author use stronger transitions to strengthen connections between his/her
points?

3. Does the author have any fragments, comma splices, or run-ons? If so, mark them in the
text. If you know the rule, then go ahead an offer advice to the author. If you do not know
the rule, then simply mention that something seems off.

4. Where could the author use more detail to further illustrate his/her thesis? Indicate these
places in the text.

5. Are the style and tone of the essay appropriate for the audience?

6. Are the sentences and word choices varied? Does the author use strong, active verbs and
solid, descriptive nouns? Indicate where the author could strengthen the verbs and nouns.

7. Is the author too repetitive or present too much information? In other words, does the
essay overwhelm you as a reader because there is too much information or underwhelm
you because there is too little information?

8. Is the essay confusing because information has been omitted and/or too much information
is assumed to be known by the readers?

9. Is the essay in the correct MLA format?

10. What are three things that this author does very well?

11. What are two or three revision suggestions you have for the writer?