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Peer Editing Paragraph Level

A lack of paragraphing or excessive paragraphing at the end can indicate a rushed paper. Check for clear transitions between paragraphs. Note any transitions that should be clarified or changed.

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Peer Editing Paragraph Level

A lack of paragraphing or excessive paragraphing at the end can indicate a rushed paper. Check for clear transitions between paragraphs. Note any transitions that should be clarified or changed.

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Peer Editing Two

Concentrating on Paragraphs
Date: _____________

Directions: Both the author and the editor complete copies of this
sheet. After the reviews are complete, compare and discuss them.

Author: _________________________ Editor: ____________________

Paper Title: ___________________________________

1. Read only the introduction and the conclusion. Is there a


connection? Do
they relate? Is your interest sparked?

2. Write the thesis statement here:

3. Locate the central idea of each paragraph and try to reduce that
idea to a
word or phrase.

Paragraph # _____

Paragraph # _____
Paragraph # _____

Paragraph # _____

Paragraph # _____

4. List the supporting details for each paragraph. Are all details
relevant to the
central idea? Do the details belong in the same paragraph?

Paragraph # _____

Paragraph # _____

Paragraph # _____

Paragraph # _____
Paragraph # _____

5.. Check for clear transitions between paragraphs. Note any


transitions that
should be clarified or changed and give a reason for the change.

6. Should the author create any new paragraphs or move some details
to
another paragraph? If so, which ones and why?

7. How do the paragraphs at the end compare to those at the


beginning?
(Remember: A lack of paragraphing or excessive paragraphing at the
end
can indicate a rushed paper.)
8. Additional comments:

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