Peer Edit Rubric

Editor’s Name:  _______________________________

Writer’s Name:  _______________________________

Paper Title:  __________________________________

Peer Editing Rubric

	Needs Work	Good	Excellent
Content
Is the paper interesting and convincing?  Does it hold the reader’s interest.
Do any ideas seem vague?  What can the writer explain more thoroughly that would help the reader?
Can you determine the paper’s audience?
Writing is well-organized with introduction, body, and conclusion.
Does the introduction give the reader “clues” about the subject of the essay?  Does it give an accurate “road map?”
Is the conclusion or a mere summary?  Does it refer back to the introduction and help round out the essay?
Organization
As a reader, do you sense a structure in the paper?  Can you determine a logic behind it?
Do the transitions between sentences and paragraphs help connect the ideas?
Writing Style
Sentences are clear and concise.
Are some sections of the paper better written than others?
Is the style understandable and appropriate for the audience?
Does the writer use strong verbs and avoid using too many linking verbs and passive voice construction?
Does the writer use accurate descriptive words and show consistency of vocabulary throughout the paper?
Does the writer use words that display confidence in his/her subject, or tentative expressions such as “I think” or “It seems”?
Thesis & Support
Is the thesis statement easy to find and does it accurately voice the main idea of the paper?
Is the thesis supported in the body of the paper?
Is the thesis statement easy to find and does it accurately voice the main idea of the paper?
Is the thesis supported in the body of the paper?
Is any evidence or support missing?
Is there any evidence that contradicts the thesis or should be cut from the paper?
Research & Documentation
Is the research thoroughly documented?  Are citations for direct quotes, paraphrases and summaries accurate and understandable?
Is the research integrated into the paper?  Does the writer have a good balance of his/her own ideas and materials from other resources?
Mechanics & Presentation
Grammar and spelling are correct.
Sentences and paragraphs are punctuated properly.
Typing and presentation are neat.
Piece of writing is the required length.
Best parts of this piece of writing
Areas that need more work