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Introduction: How does the first paragraph introduce the paper’s topic and the w
Introduction: How does the first paragraph introduce the paper’s topic and the writer’s approach? Is the first sentence attention-getting and relevant to the topic?
2. What can you identify as a thesis statement? Where is it located? Does the thesis statement address the topic for the essay? Suggest, if possible, a way to improve the introduction or thesis statement.
3. Structure: Can you identify the organization of the paper from the main idea of each paragraph? What are the main concepts explored in the paper? Does each paragraph make a relevant point that is distinct from what has already been covered?
4. Does the essay contain three quotes from the primary source? Is there more than one quote per body paragraph? Do any quotes appear in the introduction or conclusion? Are the quotes used properly integrated into the essay?

Is each quote followed with a proper parenthetical citation? Is the quote relevant to the topic of the paragraph?
5.  Clarity/Style: Did you find distracting grammar, punctuation, spelling, or word usage problems? 
6. Is the tone of the essay formal? If you find awkward sentences, notate them, and try to explain why they don’t make sense to you.
7. What is/are the paper’s greatest strength(s)? Explain.
8. What are the paper’s greatest weaknesses? Explain.
9. Are  the words ‘you,’ ‘I,’ or contractions used within the essay?
10. Does the essay end with a properly formatted Works Cited page? Is this page separate from the rest of the essay? Is the title centered of the page? Does the citation follow the format:
Last name. First name. “Title of Work.” Title of Collection. Ed. Editor’s Name(s).    City of Publication: Publisher, Year. Page range of entry. Medium of Publication.
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