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| Does the title interest you and fit the essay? |
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| Does the essay have a clear thesis that is supported? |
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| Does the introduction grab your attention and state the process to be described? |
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| Is the essay organized effectively so that the process is easy to follow? |
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| Are effective transitional words and phrases used? (See chart of transitions.) |
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| Are any parts of the essay off-topic or confusing? |
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| Does the essay have adequate specific details and examples to be well-developed? |
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| Does the essay use specific, effective words instead of vauge words and tired phrases? |
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| Does the essay have a consistent tone/voice? |
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| If humor is used, is it effective? |
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| Does the essay have a consistent voice?
(Either informational--first person or third person-- OR directional--second person) |
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| Does the conclusion emphasize the importance of the process or convince the reader to try it? |
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