Integrating Technology Across the Curriculum: Internet/Computer Writing Resources for a Content-Based Curriculum, Michael Krauss, ISALC, Lewis & Clark College
Writer's Name __________________ Reviewer's Name
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1. Does the writer catch your attention at the beginning? (quote?
question? interesting fact?, etc.) Explain.
2. Does the writer establish "ethos" at the beginning? Does she
stress that she and the reader are in similar situations or have
similar values, interests or beliefs? Does the writer let the reader
know that she is qualified to give an opinion on the topic? (either
that she has personal knowledge or experience with the topic, or that
she has done research on the topic) Explain.
3. Does the introduction end with a clear "thesis statement?" What
is the thesis of the paper?
4. Does the writer make logical arguments (logos)? Does she give
support with details and examples? or give citations to other
sources? Explain.
5. Does the writer have a separate section to discuss counter
arguments that the reader may make? Does she logically and
effectively respond to these counter arguments, using phrases such as
"although it may be true that. . .," or "while it is certainly true
that. . .". Explain.
6. Has the writer appealed to the emotion of the reader? (Pathos).
If so, do you think use of pathos is appropriate and effective for
this topic? Explain.
7. Does the conclusion of the paper effectively bring the argument
to a close? Does the writer ask the reader to take specific action or
to at least consider her arguments carefully? Explain.
8. What is the best part of this paper? What part is the weakest?
Explain.
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Updated: 3/14/98