CRTW 201:  Paper Comment Sheet                  Your name: ______________________

The fine print:  Use a paper clip to attach a BLANK copy of this form to the front of your paper.

Lower-order errors are marked in your paper but sometimes not identified.  It is your responsibility to seek clarification from me, the Writing Center, and/or your handbook regarding your writing. 

Elements:

            _____ Paper includes all the elements in Nosich, page 51.

            _____ The elements are properly applied.

Outline:

            _____ Qualification (“Although” or “despite”)

            _____ Controversial idea about a focused topic (“I will argue that")

            _____ Reason why (“because”)

            _____ Background one (background on your topic)

            _____ Background two (analysis of focused topic by the elements)

            _____ Argument ("I will argue that": must support and echo the thesis; use a source)

            _____ Objection ("Although": must object to argument; use a source)

            _____ Reply (must include concession, reply to objection, and support argument)

            _____ Conclusion (critical thinking traits)

Lower-order errors: