Tuesday, May 2, 2017

Improve your essay

Examine your partner's essay.
Grade according to the essay assessment instrument, which is on the right.  As you grade, think about the following questions.

•        Is there a clear knowledge question?
•        Does the knowledge question relate to the essay title?
•        Does the writer use the knowledge question throughout the essay?
•        Are there clear definitions of the word good?
•        The definitions of good should not come from the dictionary directly.
•        What areas of knowledge are used in the essay?
•        Are there clear real-life examples?
•        Do these examples support the claims the writer makes?
•        Does the essay contain clear perspectives linked to the knowledge question?
•        Are there clear claims and counterclaims?
·                            Is the essay clear and comprehensibleP
•        Does the writer draw out clear implications from the arguments in the essay?


You are free to help your partner if you find mistakes or problems in the writing.