Writer’s name:

Reader’s name:
 

1. Is there a clearly articulated thesis statement?  (Note: only address this for prompt 2 on the film).  Does it satisfy the criteria we discussed regarding good thesis statements?
 
 
 
 

2. Does the introduction provide a general summary of the argumentative structure of the paper?
 
 
 

3. Is each paragraph focused around a central point? Is this point clear?  (If not, which paragraphs need work)
 
 
 

4*.    Does the author provide a charitable interpretation of his/her opponent’s view? (Are there important misinterpretations?  Is the view presented as absurd or stupid?)
 
 
 
 
 

5*.  Does the author provide arguments against his/her opponent’s view?  (or are they just asserting a position?)
 
 
 
 
 

6.   Does the writing style communicate ideas clearly? Are there areas where you have trouble understanding the point the author is trying to make?
 
 
 
 

7*. Looking back over the comments you have made, list two specific changes that you think the writer should make in their next draft.