Revising and Editing Techniques for Peer Papers

The video tutorial guides students on how to edit and revise a peer's paper. It emphasizes reading a paragraph at a time, offering constructive suggestions, and using impactful language. The tutorial advises against common writing mistakes and provides tips on clarifying content, such as the context of death row. It also covers effective ways to list information and the importance of finalizing and formatting the paper correctly. Students are encouraged to be thorough, creative, and supportive in their feedback.

What is the first step in editing a peer's paper according to the video?

• Read the entire paper at once.

• Start by reading a paragraph at a time.

• Begin with the conclusion to understand the ending.

• Skip the introduction and focus on the body.

Which countries are mentioned as having the most executions?

• Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Colombia

• Canada, Mexico, France, Germany, Italy

• USA, China, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Pakistan, Yemen, North Korea, Libya

• India, Japan, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam

How should the introductory sentence of the essay be improved?

• Use simpler language for clarity.

• Make it longer and more descriptive.

• Use more powerful and engaging language.

• Keep it as it is for simplicity.

What should be avoided in formal writing according to the tutorial?

• Using personal pronouns like 'you'.

• Using statistics and data.

• Including too many details.

• Avoiding any personal opinions.

What is suggested to replace 'for those of you who don't know'?

• Repeating the phrase for emphasis.

• A detailed story to illustrate the point.

• A rhetorical question to engage the reader.

• A direct explanation without addressing the reader.

What is the recommended approach when suggesting changes to a peer's paper?

• Avoid suggesting any major changes.

• Insist on all suggested changes being accepted.

• Mark changes heavily to emphasize them.

• Suggest changes lightly as they are optional.

How should statistical data about death row be presented for more impact?

• Summarize the data without specific details.

• Provide exact numbers of executions per country.

• Include a detailed analysis of each country.

• List all countries without numbers.

What formatting guidelines are specified for the final draft?

• 10 point font, single-spaced, any font.

• 12 point Times New Roman or Arial, double-spaced.

• No specific guidelines provided.

• 14 point Comic Sans, triple-spaced.

What is the purpose of the works cited page?

• To include all the notes taken during research.

• To list all the authors and titles of referenced works.

• To summarize the paper's main points.

• To provide personal comments on the cited works.

Why is it important not to rush the review process of a peer's paper?

• Rushing is encouraged to manage time better.

• To avoid offending the peer with quick judgments.

• Because the paper is likely to be short.

• To ensure all errors are caught and corrected.