Becoming+Shakespeare-+Michelle+Park


 * Peer Revising and Editing Assignment for Research Papers**

Directions: After you have finished your rough draft, complete the following with a partner. __Please work very quietly with your partner; it’s a matter of respecting the other people in the class.__
 * 1) Quietly, read your paper aloud to your partner listening for anything that needs to be fixed. Have a different colored pen/pencil ready to mark suggestions.
 * 2) Then the other partner should read his/her paper aloud with both partners listening.
 * 3) Now, //exchange// papers with your partner and, quietly, on your own, answer the following questions on your partner’s paper.


 * Items to mark on your partner’s paper**

1. Clearly write your first and last name at the top of your partner’s paper. 2. Circle the title of their paper. If there is no title, write “Title?” at the top of their paper. 3. Ideas and Content: -Is there a clear focus to the paper indicated in the opening paragraph? There is a clear focus on the paper, and I get a brief sense of what the author is talking about -Underline the sentence in the opening paragraph that clearly states the focus of the paper. -Are the supporting paragraphs and details clear? Yes. There are solid examples to support this and it gives the reader a clear understanding. -Do any sections need clarification? The introduction could be a little more precise. 4. Organization: -Does the paper have clear paragraphs? Yes. There are 5 paragraphs that clearly state what each point is about. - Read the first paragraph again. Does the lead make you interested in reading the paper? Make suggestions as necessary. It does catch me attention. As the first sentence, the question grabbed my attention very well. - Read the last paragraph again: What type of ending does your partner appear to be using. Does the ending work? Make suggestions as necessary. The ending does work, however, is a little vague from the main point of the paper. 5. Word Choice: -Are there any words that need to be replaced (or added) for greater clarity in the paper? Write your suggestions on the paper. 6. Sentence Fluency: -Mark any sentences that are **awk**ward (confusing or need to be reworded). 7. Conventions: -Use the editing marks to mark any convention errors (like spelling mistakes, etc.). 8. Citations: -Does the paper properly cite any information that is paraphrased or directly quoted? Mark anything that looks suspicious. Don’t let your partner be a plagiarist! 9. Works Cited page -Is there a works cited page? Are the citations in MLA format? No : ( 10. Format -Does the paper follow MLA format? No: ( 11. Comments -On the last page or on the back of the paper, explain the three strongest points and the three weakest points of the paper.

Wait for your partner to complete the review of your paper and then each partner should share, in a polite and helpful manner, each of his or her responses for questions #1-11.
 * After you are finished reviewing you partner’s paper:**