College Essays: Evaluating an Already Written Essay Assignment-Answer the following questions to evaluate your own essay.
- Does the essay have a purpose? Why should anyone read this? What do they gain?
- How does the essay’s opening capture the audience’s interest? Does it indicate why this matters? How else might it begin?
- Is the subject described in enough detail for the intended audience? Is there any other information readers might need to understand the point?
- What insights has the author gained from the essay? Are they stated explicitly? Is it likely that readers will accept the conclusions?
- Is the point of the essay clear? Has it been stated in a thesis sentence?
- Is there sufficient evidence to support the essay’s point? What evidence could be added?
- What is the tone of the essay? Does it suit the essay’s point? Is it appropriate for the audience and purpose?
- Is the essay effectively designed?
- Is the essay effectively organized? Are there adequate transitions between ideas?
- Is the style of this essay appropriate for the audience and purpose? Are the word choices and sentence structure appropriate?
- Is the conclusion forceful and memorable? How else could the essay end?
- Does the essay’s title make clear the topic and encourage readers to be interested in reading?
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