1. Summarize the main idea. If there is a thesis statement, what is it?
2. What works best with the piece?
3. What needs more work?
4. Does the introduction make you want to read more? Explain.
5. Does the conclusion round out the essay? Explain.
6. Are there enough examples that you understand the writer's point-of-view? Explain.
7. What was the most interesting fact in this paper?
8. Are citations used in proper format?
9. Is one summary of an article included? Which paragraph is it?
10. Does the conclusion offer a solution?
11. What does the author feel about the topic? (This should be found in a reflection
paragraph.)
12. Is there a Works Cited page which list in alphabetical order the works used in
the paper?
13. What would you add or take out to make this a better paper?
14. Any other suggestions or comments?