1. Editing Protocol
Writing

2. Steps
SELF-EDIT: Read your essay with a colored pencil. Complete left side of the Editing Checklist.
PEER EDIT: Pass the essay for each step- complete & mark off:
Read & check for END PUNCTUATION (. ! ?) and COMMAS.
Read & check for QUOTATION MARKS.
Read & check for CAPITAL LETTERS at the BEGINNING OF SENTENCES.
Read & check that PROPER NOUNS begin with a CAPITAL LETTER.
Read & check that all sentences are complete thoughts- NO FRAGMENTS.
Read & check for RUN-ON SENTENCES.
Read BACKWARDS to check SPELLING