1. What is this writer's purpose? How can youtell?

1. Does the writer achieve this purpose effectively? Why or why not? What techniques doesthe writer use to help achieve thepurpose?

1. Identify any places where the writer's ideas are unclear. How could the writer clarifythese points?

1. What is the writer's thesis statement (main argument)? Does the writer return to thisargument consistently throughout the paper? Ifnot, where does the argument start tounravel?

1. Where would you like the writer to have provided moreinformation?

1. Are there any factual mistakes or logical inconsistencies? Ifso, where are they and why are theyproblematic?

1. Evaluate the writing itself. Is the paper easy to read? Are there particular grammaticalissues that you noticed? How distracting did you find theseissues?

1. Who is the intended audience of the paper? How can youtell?

1. Name two strengths of the paper. Was there a particularly memorabledetail?

1. Name two weaknesses of the paper. Are there any strategies you can suggest to the writerto help him/her remedy theseweaknesses?