ESSAY ASSIGNMENT: Argument Essay REVISION
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Step 1: The Big Picture
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What is the original purpose of your writing?
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Does your writing fulfill that purpose?
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Does the writing cover the required material?
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Who is your audience?
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Has your essay addressed this specific audience? |
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Does the overall structure seem sensible in terms of your intentions?
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Is your sense of authority over the topic clear? Why?
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Step 2: Focus on Development
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What is the main idea of the essay?
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What are the supporting reasons for your argument?
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What evidence supports each reason?
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Does all supporting material relate logically to the main idea?
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Does any part need more evidence? Or less evidence?
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Step 3: Focus on Structure
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Is there a controlling idea that can be traced through the writing?
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Does your introduction create interest and focus?
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Does each paragraph link to the controlling idea?
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Do individual paragraphs have clear topic sentences?
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Does the conclusion effectively wrap up your ideas?
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Step 4: Focus on Sentence Structure
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Consideration
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Are your sentences clear?
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Are the verbs usually in active voice?
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Does word choice seem sensible for the purpose and audience?
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