Peer Editing for the Process/Analysis Essay

Writers Name:

Editors Name:

General Reaction:
Write a few sentences addressing your first impression about it.
Is it well organized?
Has it fulfilled the assignment?

Audience:
Does the writer create a sense of audience and purpose?
Is there a consistent point of view or perspective from which the writer
composes?
Does the writer communicate their feelings toward the subject?

Showing vs. Telling.

Has the author used descriptive language?
Is the process clearly illustrated through detailed steps?
Do the directions explain in detail an action, mechanism or event from
beginning to end?
Has the writer utilized concrete sensory details to create an impression?
Has the writer captured a clear vision of the subject?

Which parts of the paper detract from the purpose?

What is unnecessary? Explain why.

Suggestions:

Offer at least (2) specific suggestions that might help him/her improve the
essay.

Language Use/ Conventions:

Has the writer proofread for spelling, punctuation, grammatical errors?
Are there run-ons and fragments in the piece?
Are there proper transitions at the beginning of each paragraph organizing
the process?

Compliments:
What works?