Rough Draft Workshop

1) Does the paper clearly define the problem for the reader? State the problem in your own words without asking the writer what it is. It should be clear enough to be summed up in a sentence.

2) What are the limits to the problem? In other words, please tell WHO the problem affects, WHERE the problem is located (this should not be as broad as an entire country), WHEN the problem occurs, and HOW it occurs?

3) What are the causes to the problem? List several. Are they clear in the paper? How can they be clearer? 

5) Does the writer give a clear picture of the problem that is grounded in reality? Do they use a lot of description and imagery? Point out any good uses of imagery in the essay. Point out at least three places where you want more imagery, and suggest the type of imagery that might be useful (for example, after a statistic, perhaps the writer could give a portrait of a real person who fits into that statistic).

6) Is the essay organized? If there are headings, are the headings clear and specific? Give suggestions for organization improvement.

7) Does the writer clearly suggest a specific solution? What is that solution? Could it be more specific how?

8) Does the writer give point by point steps as to how to reach their solution? Could anyone follow this solution by using the paper as a guide? Make suggestions for improvement.

9) Does the title suit the topic? Is it specific enough? Give one suggestion for improvement.

10) Is the Works Cited page properly formatted? Are the resources listed scholarly and appropriate? Suggest improvements if needed.