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This guide outlines a detailed peer editing process for assessing paragraphs effectively. It emphasizes the importance of identifying topic sentences, ensuring clarity of points, and providing sufficient context. The framework encourages reviewers to analyze the use and adequacy of quotes, the reasoning behind authorial choices, and the overall coherence of illustrations. By engaging in this method, writers can strengthen their arguments and ensure that their conclusions resonate with the thesis presented. This systematic approach fosters clearer communication and more impactful writing.
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Peer Edit PIE Paragraphs First, read the whole paragraph
The Point • Underline the topic sentence • Does it make a clear point: • If yes, write what you think it is • If no, suggest what it might be
The First Illustration • Set up – is there enough context to understand what’s going on? If you are confused, explain why. • Use – is there too little or too much quote to support the point? Explain. • Explain – is there clear reasoning connecting the quote to the point? Do you know why the author chose this quote? Explain your thinking if the author didn’t explain his or hers.
The Second Illustration • Set up – is there enough context to understand what’s going on? If you are confused, explain why. • Use – is there too little or too much quote to support the point? Explain. • Explain – is there clear reasoning connecting the quote to the point? Do you know why the author chose this quote? Explain your thinking if the author didn’t explain his or hers.
The Third Illustration • Set up – is there enough context to understand what’s going on? If you are confused, explain why. • Use – is there too little or too much quote to support the point? Explain. • Explain – is there clear reasoning connecting the quote to the point? Do you know why the author chose this quote? Explain your thinking if the author didn’t explain his or hers.
The Overall Explanation • Clincher sentence - underline the final sentence. Does it conclude the paragraph by relating all the illustrations back to the point of the paragraph and the thesis overall? Explain why or why not.