PeerReview_Prog

CHECKLIST FOR REVISING THE PROGRESS REPORT

Format

Yes No

Are the headings on the first page complete (including the word MEMORANDUM and DATE, TO, FROM, and SUBJECT)?

Is the format of the headings visually appealing?

Is the subject line specific, but still short enough to be a summary?

If the memo is longer than one page, is the second page heading complete (name of the person the memo is being sent to, date, and page number)?

Is the top margin on the first page at least 1 1/2 inches?

Is the top margin on the second and any following pages 1 inch?

Is the memo well balanced on the page?

Have headings, if needed, been used appropriately?

Content

Yes No

Does the opening, introductory paragraph remind the reader about the project the writer is working on (topic and brief background)?

Does the opening paragraph identify that the memo is a progress report?

Has the writer reported on what work has already been completed?

Has the writer addressed whether any problems have been encountered? If so, have solutions to these problems been devised?

Has the writer included what work yet remains to be completed?

Does the last paragraph assure the reader that the project will be completed on time?

Mechanics

Yes No

Are all the words spelled correctly?

Is the text of the memo punctuated correctly?

Is the text free of grammar and style problems?

Is each sentence clear, concise, and fluent?

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Last Updated 05/18/01

Yes	No
		Are the headings on the first page complete (including the word MEMORANDUM and DATE, TO, FROM, and SUBJECT)?
		Is the format of the headings visually appealing?
		Is the subject line specific, but still short enough to be a summary?
		If the memo is longer than one page, is the second page heading complete (name of the person the memo is being sent to, date, and page number)?
		Is the top margin on the first page at least 1 1/2 inches?
		Is the top margin on the second and any following pages 1 inch?
		Is the memo well balanced on the page?
		Have headings, if needed, been used appropriately?

Yes	No
		Does the opening, introductory paragraph remind the reader about the project the writer is working on (topic and brief background)?
		Does the opening paragraph identify that the memo is a progress report?
		Has the writer reported on what work has already been completed?
		Has the writer addressed whether any problems have been encountered? If so, have solutions to these problems been devised?
		Has the writer included what work yet remains to be completed?
		Does the last paragraph assure the reader that the project will be completed on time?

Yes	No
		Are all the words spelled correctly?
		Is the text of the memo punctuated correctly?
		Is the text free of grammar and style problems?
		Is each sentence clear, concise, and fluent?