Modern European History
Exploration Essay Rough Draft Peer Editing Sheet
Essay Author: __________________
Essay Peer Editor:
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Read your peer’s rough draft and give feedback on each of the following elements:
written in a Google Doc
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inlcudes correctly formatted title page – name, class, title centered in the middle, date
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includes double-spaced 12 pt. Times New Roman font with 1-inch margins
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all content information is cited in correctly formatted footnotes
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each argument paragraph contains at least two pieces of evidence (can be more) that accurately
support the argument
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does not use first person (I, we, us) or contractions (won’t, didn’t, etc.)
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avoids the use of absolutes (always, never, every, etc.)
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all quotes are less than two lines in length and are properly cited
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includes correct spelling and grammar with proper sentence structure and paragraph format
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is no less than 500 words
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uses at least 5 sources in roughly equal proportions (does not use Wikipedia)
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includes correctly formatted works cited page
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