1. Pass out paper drafts to every member of the group (or exchange drafts in an orderly way).
2. Read through each paper and make sure paper does the following things:

• Employs a clear focus on a single writing program.
• Uses specific examples to elaborate on assertions about that program.
• Contains examples appropriate to the topic.
• Is well researched; shows research that extends beyond to contents of a single web page.
• Examines not just a first year class, but a writing program, and how that program works for the specific students at the institution.
• Cites sources by putting quotes around material drawn directly from text, introduces quotes, explains meaning.
• Quotes minimally.

1. If there are problems with research, help the author search the web for more information or information that better develops his/her points.
2. If there are problems citing sources, be sure to help the author understand how to introduce summaries or quotes and cite in-text. If you need help with this, check the pages on citing sources on our class web site.
3. Help the author by pointing out places where the organization needs to be clearer or tighter. Make sure the paper is in a logical, not random order.
4. Help the author by pointing to places where the meaning is not clear because of awkward word choices, fuzzy sentence structure, or short, choppy sentences.
5. Do not edit this paper. You are only helping the author make sure his/her paper meets the assignment and assuring that the research is complete as possible. (You may help edit the next draft of papers on next Thursday.)

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