Revision Worksheet 4 Paper Writer’s Name: ______________________________________ Paper Reviewer’s Name: ____________________________________ Use “NA” when a question is “not applicable,” but use it sparingly or risk losing points! This worksheet must be 100% complete to get full credit in the essay packet. Intended Purpose/Mode: _____________________________________________________________ Has the writer effectively explained, argued (versus persuaded) offered insight, or described something for the audience per the assignment instructions? Y/N Essay Topic: _______________________________________________________________________ Does this essay keep the reader’s interest for the entire essay? Y/N Does it sound as though this topic is of interest to the writer? Y/N Is this an appropriate topic for the required mode of this essay? Y/N Intended Audience: _________________________________________________________________ Does this essay offer the reader a chance to think and learn? Y/N Has the writer used a natural voice and style that is effective for the intended audience?Y/N Unity and Structure Essay Title: _______________________________________________________________________ Does the title explain the specific focus of the essay? Y/N Thesis Claim: _____________________________________________________________________ Is the thesis focused on one main idea? Y/N Essay Map: _______________________________________________________________________ Does the essay map appear in conjunction with the thesis statement? Y/N Can the thesis and essay map easily be found at the end of the first paragraph of the essay? Y/N Does the conclusion end the essay in a way that helps the reader remember the thesis claim? Y/N Does each paragraph have one clear topic sentence? Y/N Does each topic sentence stem from one main idea expressed in the essay map? Y/N If there is no essay map, would an essay map benefit the unity or coherence of the essay? Y/N Write out the topic sentences or narrative transitional sentences: Coherence Do the ideas in the essay flow smoothly from one idea to another? Y/N Are the paragraphs ordered logically and deliberately? Y/N Does the writer stick to one point of view (first or third person)? Y/N Does the writer stick to one verb tense (past, present, or future)? Y/N Is each new piece of evidence introduced and presented smoothly? Y/N Clarity Has the writer used specific language in the thesis and topic sentences? Y/N Has the writer avoided using “I think” statements and vague language (including “you”)? Y/N Are all the sentences clear, concise, and coherent? Y/N Are the words accurate, necessary and meaningful? Y/N Has the writer edited for grammar and punctuation? Y/N Has the writer successfully corrected all sentence fragments and run-on sentences? Y/N Has the writer successfully corrected all subject-verb or pronoun agreement errors? Y/N Does this essay contain ample supporting details to support.