Irwin- Public School or Home School.
Persuasive Paper Checklist Reviewed by: Amy Taber
1. Is there a thesis statement? How could you refine it to be more clear and concise? Does it include or make reference to the main points of the paper (in other words, how the thesis will be “proven”)? Most importantly, is it arguable?
There is an obvious thesis statement that concludes the introduction paragraph. It makes references to the main points of the paper, and is arguable.
2. How is the essay introduced? Is it informative? Interesting? Does it clearly set the tone for the paper and accurately reflect what is discussed therein? Could it be improved? Does it provide a summary of the argument?
The essay is introduced well, introducing the topic and asserting your opinion. It was clear on what you wanted to argue.
3. What are the main points of the paper? How do you recognize them? Are they clearly recognizable? Do you use supporting evidence for their argument to illustrate these points? D you use the rhetorical appeals (emotion, character, and logic)? Do you use any logical fallacies?
You argued about public and home school. (I would check with our professor about this topic) I thought she wanted a range of options instead of just two. It is a good essay, however you could also include private funded schools to make it longer.
4. How is the essay organized? Are the claims made in a climactic, logical order? Is it a synthesis of information or does it seem disconnected?
The essay is organized in an appropriate fashion. You argued between public and home school.
5. Do you present counter‐arguments? Do you also include rebuttals, compromises, or acknowledgements of acceptance for these counter‐arguments? How could these be improved?
Counter-arguments were visible throughout and used appropriately.
6. Is there “signposting” (topic sentences, guide words, etc.) that provides direction for the essay, letting the reader know what you are doing and what to expect? What transitions do you use to bridge paragraphs? What transitions do you use within paragraphs?
You provide good transistional sentences.
7. As you read through your paper again, are there any confusing passages where you were lost or where the logic fell apart?
Not really.
8. After your reading, can you say the thesis statement accurately reflects the topic, focus, and main points of the essay? How is the essay concluded? What technique do you employ in the conclusion? (Clue – this shouldn’t just be a restatement of the thesis statement /introduction) How is that effective or not?
The thesis statement accurately introduces the topic and the main points of the essay. You kept the essay on track and never really wandered off.
9. Are there any major grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors? If you aren’t sure, make a quick check of Elements of Style, run spell check or get assistance with your entire essay at the writing center.
There are a few mistakes. When revising keep an eye out for punctuation.
10. Is the sentence structure varied and interesting? Do you have any weak, overly wordy, awkward, or confusing sentences? (Look for examples such as “It is/are…”; “There is/are”; “It seems as though there is…” that can be cut down for conciseness, as well as any weak pronoun references that leave you asking,“Who does this refer to?”) Does the essay strive to use active, direct, present tense verbs?
The sentence structure is varied.
11. Do you make use of information from enough sources to present a strong persuasive essay? Is your use of quoting/paraphrasing appropriate and effective within the paper? Are the quotes properly introduced and/or explained? Are the citations correct?
You didn’t include any sources.
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