Learning Goal: I’m working on a communications writing question and need support to help me learn.
introduction
Does the opening get the reader’s attention?
Is the thesis clearly stated and does it tell the reader why what is being described is important?
Is any necessary context provided?
Is it clear who, where, or what is being described?
Is the main or dominant impression clear to the reader?
Body
Is “person” consistent?
Does the essav entertain, express feelings, relate experience, inform, persuade, or employ a combination of these?
Are sensory details that use a variety of senses used?
Are specific nouns and verbs used?
Does word choice create a vivid and dominant impression?
Are all the details relevant to the thesis and appropriate to the topic sentence?
Is spatial order or order of importance used for organization?
Are transitions used to move the reader smoothly from idea to idea and from paragraph to paragraph?
Does the vocabulary and word choice used enhance the ideas?
Conclusion
Does the conclusion bring the essay to a satisfying finish that leaves the reader with a strong impression?
Does the conclusion make an observation based on the main point/thesis?
Mechanics/Misc.
Is the level of language formal and appropriate for college level writing?
Spelling, Punctuation, Sentence Structure, Grammar, Capitalization, MLA Format etc.
Drafts with evidence of revision
