Essay 2 poem explication

English 1B – Editing Check List

Writer’s Name ___________________________

_____1. Look for awkward or confusing sentences. Is there any slang? Are there any

contractions? Mark these problem areas in the text with AWK for

“awkward,” CNF” for confusing, “S” for slang, and “CON” for contraction

_____2. Look for changes in point-of-view. What “person” does the essay start in? Does

it remain in the same “person?” Remember your essay is supposed to be in the

Third Person. Also, do you use the second person “you” at all? Find and circle

all second person pronouns: you, you’re, your, and unless there is a

compelling reason to use second person eliminate it.

_____3. Find each “they,” “their,” “they’re” and “them” in the text. Use your finger to

trace the pronoun back to what it is agreeing with. Is the noun or pronoun it’s

replacing singular or plural? If the original noun or pronoun is singular, a singular

pronoun is needed, so circle the incorrect pronoun and mark it with a “PA”

for pronoun agreement.

_____4. Keep an eye out for all other pronouns and their references (continue tracing

pronouns back to their antecedents). If the pronoun’s reference is unclear,

circle it and mark it with a “PR” for pronoun reference.

_____5. Is the essay the required page length not including the works cited page? Is it

formatted correctly? Do the introduction and conclusion make sense?

_____6. Do the quotes and other outside sources support the points you are making?

Are they formatted correctly? Do you have the required number of in-text

citations? Have you double-checked the quotes for accuracy?

_____7. Are the works cited entries correctly formatted? Do the works cited entries

match the in-text citations?

_____8. Is there a clearly stated thesis? Is it logically placed and easily recognizable in

the text?

_____9. Finally, reread the essay for any other grammatical errors in punctuation –

commas, semi-colons, periods, apostrophes, and subject-verb agreement,

consistent verb tense. Circle any errors in these areas and correct them before

printing out your final draft.

This checklist must be attached to your final draft for full credit.