CAUSE AND EFFECT PEER EDITING CHECKLIST
Reviser Name:
Author Name:
Period:
Directions: Read your group members’ papers and fill out the following checklist for each of their
papers. You will receive a grade for peer editing based on the feedback that you provide your group
members. Check each box after you address each element. Draw a check () if the paper has the
component and an x () if it doesn’t.
PAPER COMPONENTS CHECKLIST:
Introduction:
 The introduction contains an opener and then the thesis
 At least 5 sentences
 The author has a clear thesis statement at end of the introductory paragraph
 The thesis states the purpose + subject + argument
 The author followed the formula practiced in class
Body Paragraphs:
 The essay has a separate paragraph for each cause or each effect
 Each body paragraph begins with a topic sentence related to the subject of the paragraph
and to the thesis of the paper
 Each body paragraph breaks down its causes or effects
 Each cause or effect is broken down and connected to the event
1. Terms are defined as if the reader doesn’t understand
2. The writer explains what happened in each cause/effect
 Evidence is included in either a direct quote or paraphrase form
3. Author tag
4. In-text citation
 After the cause or effect, the writer tied-back to the thesis
5. Answer whether this proves the thesis’ argument
 Each body paragraph ends by transitioning to the next paragraph
 Each body paragraph has at least 8 sentences
 The writer focused only on causes or effects—no blending
Conclusion Paragraph:
 The conclusion begins with a rewritten thesis (modifying the equation)
 The author offers insights into the significance of the causes/effects of the event
 At least 5 sentences total
Works Cited:
 The name “Works Cited” is centered at the top of a new page (not continued from essay)
 It is the last page of the essay
 Entries are alphabetized
 No numbers
 No bullets
 New entries at the left margin
 A ½ indent on each line the entry continues
Language/Mechanics:
 The writing is clear, easy to understand, and convincing: NOT WORDY
 No excess words
 No unnecessary repetition
 The essay does not contain distracting errors
 sentence construction
 spelling
 comma use
 MLA format
 Heading on the left in correct order with correct date and format (first page only)
 Header on the right on every page (including Works Cited)
 Title centered at the top of the page under the heading
 Ink (black or dark blue)
 Double spaced
 Written on one side of the page only
Note: you will not receive any credit for peer revision
work unless you check the boxes AND provide written
comments below.
Overall Comments:
On the lines provided, write at least two-three sentences summing up the advice you had given this
writer. One item must be a specific thing the writer did well, and at least two items you critiqued
(or on which you gave advice). Be specific by citing exact passages from the essay.