- Does the writer present the subject in an interesting and informative way, providing enough–but not too many–details (evidence) to orient the reader/audience? Is the evidence varied, correctly cited, and relevant to the audience?
- Does the writer choose criteria which are appropriate to the audience? Are the criteria the basis for making the judgments?
- Does the writer produce a clear, well-balanced judgment for his/her audience? Is the writer’s opinion specifically stated? Is the argument convincing and based on specific reasons? Does the writer’s judgment follow from the criteria chosen, or does the argument contain faulty logic?
- Is the organization suited to the writer’s purpose? Is the thesis clear and supported by the body materials? Is the thesis restricted, unified and specific? Are the paragraphs coherent, unified, and effectively developed?