We have to should comment directly on the document using the Microsoft Word Comments function (remember that all drafts are to be .doc or .docx Microsoft Word Document format). At the end of their draft you will compose a paragraph that sums up your points and answers some or all of the following questions: 1. Does the paper have the proper parts (Intro, Literature Review, Body, and Conclusion)? Do they have a clear arguable thesis that is suitably narrow? 2. Can you easily pick out their claims and see how they support the thesis? Do they have enough claims to support their argument? 3.Have they used all sources? Do they make good use of quotes paraphrase, and summary from those sources to serve as evidence? Do they respond to their sources every time they use them? Do they address counterarguments? 4. Are they formatting correctly, including citations? 5. Do they have any flaws in logic? Are they using precise language? 6. What is the essay’s greatest strengths? 7.What do they need to focus on heading into revision? EXPECTATIONS I expect you to give honest, thorough feedback. Be kind, but firm. Saying something doesn’t work in your paper does not mean you’re a bad person.You should focus on concepts, ideas and organization first before pointing out M.U.G.S. (mechanics, usage, grammar, and spelling) errors, although that can be helpful. You are only allowed to tell them you liked it once. No joke. If you want to tell them you like something you have to explain what you like. Offer suggestions for anything that you think should be revised. Focus on strengths so that they can lean into them and weaknesses so that they can revise them.
