Writer S Name: Editor S Name

Writer’s Name: Editor’s Name:

Argumentative Paper Peer Editing Sheet

I. Section Evaluation

Part I: Introduction

1. Does the introduction open with one or two compelling examples or quotations that

capture the reader’s interest? Identify the facts or statistics here:

2. What’s the author’s thesis statement? Write the thesis statement here:

3. Does the author cite the author or title for every fact or statistic given? Circle one: Yes or No

4. Make one suggestion for the writer to improve this section:

Part II: Confirmation (2 or 3 paragraphs)

1. The topic sentences should clearly state the reasons why this person’s position is valid/correct.

What are the main reasons? (The confirmation should be the longest portion of the essay.)

2. Are the statistics/facts cited in MLA format? Circle one: Yes or No

3. Does the writer avoid contractions (e.g., can’t, it’s)? Circle one: Yes or No

4. Does the writer provide clarification or explanation after each fact/statistic? Circle one: Yes or No

5. Give the writer two suggestions for this section:

Part III: Refutation (Optional)

1. According to the writer, state what the opposition might say:

(Over) 2. On a scale of one to five, where five is excellent, how does writer challenge the opposition?

3. What would make this section better? Be specific and give good advice.

Part IV: Conclusion

1. What next steps does the writer give? Name them here:

2. Does the essay end on a satisfying note? Circle one: Yes or No

Part V: Works Cited (Optional)

1. If sources other than Just Mercy are named, they are name in the Works Cited page.

Circle one: Yes or No

2. All the entries on the Works Cited page appear in the essay. Circle one: Yes or No

II. Editing:

1. Using the Editing Symbols sheet, correct the grammar. Count the number of errors, and write the

number here:

III. Score:

1. Using the rubric, score the essay. Underline the sentences on the rubric that justify the score you gave.