Persuasive Essay Proofreading Checklist for _________________________
In addition to adding comments and corrections on the paper, this is a checklist of items that
I will be looking for on your final drafts. Check off those that are OK and circle or
highlight those that need work before the final draft is completed.
First Look—things you know just from looking at the essay
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1. Title: Interesting/not just a topic!
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2. Indents & Spacing: Double-spaced/all paragraphs indented/no extra spaces between
Essay—things identified by a thorough reading of the essay
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3. Introduction: Interesting/Includes a clear thesis statement and at least three sentences
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4. Persuasion: Lists at least two solid points/Supports points with reasoning and examples
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5. Research: If used, fact or statistic is cited properly in the text
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6. Structure: Stays on topic throughout/Reasoning follows a logical order
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7. Conclusion: Ends on a persuasive note/Not just a repeat of the intro/Not “you choose”
Mechanics—those details that affect how easy it is for others to read the essay
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8. Spelling & Grammar: Look for confused words/capitalization/comma and period placement
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9. Sentence Fluency: Clear, varied sentences throughout/No run-ons or fragments
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10. No you’s/I think’s/I believe’s: Never! Also, circle or cross out any found in the essay
Tactical Help—can you help strengthen the arguments in this essay?
11. In my opinion, your weakest argument was… …because…
12. One example that you could include to illustrate your points better is…
13. (Optional) If I could think of another persuasive reason to support your argument, it would be…
Proofread by your pal, ___________________________________
Persuasive Essay Proofreading Checklist for _________________________
In addition to adding comments and corrections on the paper, this is a checklist of items that
I will be looking for on your final drafts. Check off those that are OK and circle or
highlight those that need work before the final draft is completed.
First Look—things you know just from looking at the essay
____
1. Title: Interesting/not just a topic!
____
2. Indents & Spacing: Double-spaced/all paragraphs indented/no extra spaces between
Essay—things identified by a thorough reading of the essay
____
3. Introduction: Interesting/Includes a clear thesis statement and at least three sentences
____
4. Persuasion: Lists at least two solid points/Supports points with reasoning and examples
____
5. Research: If used, fact or statistic is cited properly in the text
____
6. Structure: Stays on topic throughout/Reasoning follows a logical order
____
7. Conclusion: Ends on a persuasive note/Not just a repeat of the intro/Not “you choose”
Mechanics—those details that affect how easy it is for others to read the essay
____
8. Spelling & Grammar: Look for confused words/capitalization/comma and period placement
____
9. Sentence Fluency: Clear, varied sentences throughout/No run-ons or fragments
____
10. No you’s/I think’s/I believe’s: Never! Also, circle or cross out any found in the essay
Tactical Help—can you help strengthen the arguments in this essay?
11. In my opinion, your weakest argument was… …because…
12. One example that you could include to illustrate your points better is…
13. (Optional) If I could think of another persuasive reason to support your argument, it would be…
Proofread by your pal, ___________________________________