Thursday, February 19, 2015

Essay Editing checklist


A)Content and organization:
 Introduction:
1- Is the background information interesting? Does it engage the reader?
2- Does it prepare the reader for the thesis?
3- Does the introduction provide a logical progression toward the thesis?
4- Does it focus on, provide background for, or lead into the thesis?
5- Is the Introduction adequately developed? 
6- Is the thesis a clear statement of the main idea of the essay?
Body paragraphs:
1- Do the body paragraphs follow a logical order?
2- Is the relationship between paragraphs clear?
3-Are appropriate transitions used between paragraphs?
4- Is each topic sentence clear? Does it make one point that supports the thesis?
5-Are there enough supporting sentences to explain or prove the topic sentence?
6-Does each supporting sentence clearly develop the topic sentence?
7-Are any supporting ideas repeated?
8-Is the order of supporting sentences clear and logical?
The concluding paragraph:
1- Does the conclusion summarize or tie together the essay?
2- Does it relate back to the hook or story used in the introduction?
3- Does it introduce any new ideas that would confuse the reader?
B)Vocabulary and word choice:
1- Is the language used convincing, clear and concise?
2- Did the writer use appropriate vocabulary?
3- Did the writer use correct and concise word choice?
C)Structure :
1- Are all the sentences complete?
2-Can any short, choppy sentences be improved by combining them?
3-Can any long sentences be improved?
4-Can any run-on sentences be more effectively   coordinated or subordinated?
5-Does each verb agree with its subject (Subject verb agreement)?
6-Are all verb forms correct and consistent?
7-Do pronouns refer clearly to the appropriate nouns?
8-Do all modifying words and phrases refer clearly to the words they are intended to modify?
9- Did the writer use a variety of sentence structure (simple, complex, compound, compound- complex)?
D) Mechanics:
1-Is each word spelled correctly?
2-Is the punctuation correct?

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