Quiz 9

First, write, specifically, what you liked most about the draft.

FOCUS/ORGANIZATION:
* Write a one-sentence summary of the main idea.
* Does the introduction engage the audience and establish the paper’s focus and organization?
* Does this thesis fit the assignment criteria (analyze the short story, how it was shaped by society, and how it affected society)? If not, what would you suggest?
* Is the focus maintained throughout the draft? If not, where does the draft go off-topic?
* Does the paper follow a logical pattern? If not, how would you re-organize it?
* Does the conclusion briefly address the main idea, points of significance, and suggest
future possibilities? Does it answer “So What?”
REASONING:
* On a scale of 1-10, rate the complexity of this analysis. (“10”=Wow! I’d never have
thought of that, but it really makes sense! “1”=Were you asleep when you wrote this?)
* Are all the conclusions in this analysis reasonable and valid? Identify anything, including research/sources, in this draft that you don’t quite “buy.”
* Does this draft smoothly tie the song to society, both as a product of society and an influence on society? What aspects have not been considered but should be?
DEVELOPMENT:
* Does this draft develop each point in the thesis equally? What is underdeveloped?
* Does the draft consider alternative points of view, or is it one-sided?
* What analysis overlooked that you think should be considered?
* If you’re familiar with the short story, what qualities do you think are overlooked?
* Are there at least two academic sources integrated, and do they actually support the analysis, or do they appear to be “filler”?
* Do any points in this paper need further support from research or from the song itself?
* Is the research reputable, introduced well, and explained?

After finishing, if time allows, ON THE DRAFT:
* Underline any vague or confusing sentences, phrases, or words and write “unclear.”
* Write “VT” any place you notice a problem with verb tense. When you refer to short story (or any other text), use present tense. When you refer to something that happened In the past, such as the act of composing the song, use past tense.
* Circle any “to be” verbs, such as ‘would go’ or ‘was writing.’
* Circle the words “you” or “I” anytime they appear in this paper.
* Make a note if there are a lot of comma splices, fragments, or run-on sentences.
* Note any other big problems with grammar or mechanics.
* Mark any big problems with citation in the draft
* Note any big problems with format.