1. What are the major strengths of the paper? What do you like most about it?

2. Does the writer have a clear sense of purpose? What is his or her thesis?

3. Does the writer have a good sense of the audience for whom he or she is writing? Has the writer written with an audience in mind, explained things for them, and used a level of diction appropriate to that audience?

4. What suggestions can you make about focus? Are the topics the paper brings up adequately handled; should the focus be more specific?

5. What would you like to know that the writer does not tell you? What things need to be developed further; where should there be more examples or details?

6. List two suggestions you can make that you think could improve the next draft.

Advice to reviewers: If you think something in the essay is not working well, say so, but be sure to support your criticisms with clear reasons, specific examples and, if possible, suggestions for improvement. Be honest. Be constructive. Give the feedback that you yourself would find most helpful.