APPENDIX: WRITING EDITING FORM
Peer editor: Date:
Author: . Work Title:
Needs Good Outstanding
Work
CONTENT
1. The piece of writing is clearly aimed at the target reader.
2. The piece of writing has covered all the content points.
3. All the contents are relevant.
4. The writer supports his/her ideas well.
5. The format and layout are appropriate for the target genre.
6. The register (style) is appropriate and consistent.
7. The piece of writing fulfills the communicative
requirements as set out in the task (e.g. make a complaint,
persuade)
8. The writer is able to express ideas in an effective way.
9. The piece of writing holds the reader’s attention and
interest.
10. Ideas are arranged in a logical order.
11. The piece of writing progresses smoothly from start to
finish.
12. The writer uses a good range of cohesive devices.
a. Basic and high-frequency linking words (and, but,
because, first of all, finally)
b. More complicated linking words and phrases (e.g. it may
appear, as a result)
c. Reference and substitution (e.g. pronouns, articles,
synonyms, comparative reference)
13. Each paragraph has a topic sentence with a clear topic
and a clear controlling idea.
14. The writer uses less common vocabulary.
15. The writer uses words and phrases accurately (e.g.
accurate word form, spelling, collocation)
16. The writer uses words and phrases that fit the context of
the given task.
17. Most sentences are grammatically correct.
18. The writer uses a wide range of structures (both simple
and complex sentences)
19. The piece of writing is the required length.
20. The writer leaves enough space for comments.