1. Main idea What is the writer's overall idea? 2. Writer's purpose 2.1 Is the writers primary purpose Clear? Is the purpose to: * inform? + persuade? * or both? 2.2D0es the writer show how strongly he or she believes in the ideas in the essay? Are the opinions supported with evidence? 3. Content 3.1 Has enough been writen about the ‘subject to cover the topic or ‘question adequately? 3.21s ll the information relevant to the topic? 3.3 Are the main ideas supported by specific examples or evidence? ‘Are there any gaps in the information? 3.55 there too much information on some points? 4. Structure of text 4.1 1s there a clear introduction and a clear conclusion? 4.21 the sequence of ideas clear — earlier to later, general to particular, thesis to supporting points, supporting points to conclusion, weaker arguments to stronger arguments? If not, would it help to rearrange the order of ideas? 4.3 Paragraphs (a) Does the text have clear paragraph divisions? (b) Is each paragraph built around ‘one main idea or topic? (€) Do the paragraph divisions match the organisation of ideas in the plan? ——— Evaluation Checklist A (@) IF not, should any of the paragraphs be: * joined together? + divided into smaller units? + rearranged? 5. Cohesion ercapponaicntamt? | 5.1.Do the connections between the ideas need to be made more clear or explicit? 5.21f connecting words like the ones below have been used, have they been used appropriately? Do they sive the reader a sense of ‘low’ in the write’ ideas? Or do the ideas simply ead like alist? ‘Types af connectors ‘And’ type: therefore, as a result, accordingly, consequently, thus ‘OF type: in other words, to pur it ‘more simply "But type: however, yet, nevertheless Other connectors include: = who + where S which ——* because * that since s when « althe {See Appendices 1 and 2 fora full list of eause and effect markers.) 5.3.Use of reference items — words such a it they, ths these, those (a) Is each reference item used clearly? Can you easily identify the word or phrase which each one refers tot {b) Is each reference item used appropriately 6. Response as readers 6.1 Does the opening paragraph make you want read on? 6.200 you fee! satisfied with the way the text comes to an end? 6.3 indicate your interest in the text asa whole, using a scale from I 105 Where tis very interesting and 5 is hot interesting