Peer Review Checklist

Peer Review Checklist
Biodiversity Unit of IMPACTT
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___ Name, Date, Title, Section Headings Are the name, date and title visible?
If there are different sections, do they have proper headings?

___ >Sentence Fragments Did the author use complete sentences throughout?

___ Spelling Did the author use correct spelling? If you are unsure about the spelling of a word, did you look in the dictionary or ask someone for help?

___ Grammar Did the author use proper grammar? Did they avoid using slang words (“like”), abbreviations (“thru”, “w/”) and contractions (“I’m”, “isn’t”)? Do their nouns match their verbs?

___ Format: Font, Font Size, Spacing, and Indentation Is the font clear and easy to read? Is the size appropriate for the project (usually 12 point font)? Are the lines and margins spaced appropriately?

___ Clarity & Organization Does the writing make sense? Are the thoughts organized? Is the reader able to understand what the author is trying to say?

Created by: Stefani Hines, Director: 520-626-3692
hines@pharmacy.arizona.edu 520-626-4468(FAX)
mailing address: Southwest Environmental Health Sciences Center
University of Arizona College of Pharmacy, Room 244
PO Box 210207, Tucson, AZ, USA 85721-0207

___	Name, Date, Title, Section Headings	Are the name, date and title visible? If there are different sections, do they have proper headings?
___	>Sentence Fragments	Did the author use complete sentences throughout?
___	Spelling	Did the author use correct spelling? If you are unsure about the spelling of a word, did you look in the dictionary or ask someone for help?
___	Grammar	Did the author use proper grammar? Did they avoid using slang words (“like”), abbreviations (“thru”, “w/”) and contractions (“I’m”, “isn’t”)? Do their nouns match their verbs?
___	Format: Font, Font Size, Spacing, and Indentation	Is the font clear and easy to read? Is the size appropriate for the project (usually 12 point font)? Are the lines and margins spaced appropriately?
___	Clarity & Organization	Does the writing make sense? Are the thoughts organized? Is the reader able to understand what the author is trying to say?