ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY PEER EDITING AND REVISING COMMUNICATION ARTS

1 - Introduction Do they have a strong hook? Do they have a thesis

2 - Background or Explain Paragraph This paragraph was optional, depending on the topic.

3 - Point #1 Did they state their 1 st point clearly? Did they

4 - Point #2 Did they state their 2 nd point clearly? Did they

5 - Point #3 Did they state their 3 rd point clearly? Did they

6 – First Argument Did they state the opposition’s argument clearly? Did they refute

7 – Second Argument Did they state the opposition’s argument clearly? Did they refute

8 - Conclusion Did they restate their thesis clearly? Did they remind the reader

Reminders They should have varied words at the beginning of their sentences. They should

Reminders You should be able to tell that they researched their topic. They should

Tell them if they are missing capitalization or any punctuation. Tell them about any

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ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY – PEER EDITING AND REVISING COMMUNICATION ARTS M. MOSELEY 2014

1 - Introduction Do they have a strong hook? Do they have a thesis statement? Do they list their three main points in a threepoint explanatory sentence? They may have another sentence elaborating.

2 - Background or Explain Paragraph This paragraph was optional, depending on the topic. Did they stay on topic? Did they explain their issue in words that make sense to the reader?

3 - Point #1 Did they state their 1 st point clearly? Did they stay on topic? Is there anything in the paragraph that does not belong?

4 - Point #2 Did they state their 2 nd point clearly? Did they stay on topic? Is there anything in the paragraph that does not belong?

5 - Point #3 Did they state their 3 rd point clearly? Did they stay on topic? Is there anything in the paragraph that does not belong?

6 – First Argument Did they state the opposition’s argument clearly? Did they refute the argument or explain it away? They should have used facts – not emotional words.

7 – Second Argument Did they state the opposition’s argument clearly? Did they refute the argument or explain it away? They should have used facts and not words that are emotional.

8 - Conclusion Did they restate their thesis clearly? Did they remind the reader of their three points? They do not have to be in one sentence this time. Did they end the essay with a call to action? Asking the reader to do, think, or believe their opinion.

Reminders They should have varied words at the beginning of their sentences. They should not use the words I or you or me. They should state only facts and evidence. No exaggerations.

Reminders You should be able to tell that they researched their topic. They should have cited their sources. Make at least 4 suggestions of how they can improve their essay before they write the final draft.

Tell them if they are missing capitalization or any punctuation. Tell them about any spelling errors. Do they have a title? Did they cover their topic adequately?