It’s not necessary to nitpick a person’s vocabulary or how they phrase their sentences, but rather keep your peer edit focused on the crucial parts that can make or break that paper.
Take a look through and then practice peer editing yourself.
The thesis is generally found in the first paragraph of a paper, which sets the tone for the rest of the piece.
It can also be found, in various forms, throughout the entire paper, especially the conclusion.
While you’re peer editing, see if you can figure out what the thesis is.
By peer editing the paper, you can provide valuable insight in how that student is presenting themselves.
Start by looking for clues of passive voice or tentative words by the author. Also, check for a heavy reliance on data and a little time spent on explaining more difficult concepts.
