Break into groups of three.
- Read through each essay as it stands. (15 minutes)
- Mark each paragraph as expository(E)/narrative(n)/bothexpositoryandnarritive(B). Is there a balance between the two? Suggest ways there could be.
- Discuss (5-10 per essay) Remember: Start with big picture problems and only move on to line edits if the paper is on firm ground in terms of fulfilling the guidelines. Then offfer a reverse outline of the paper. Be generous here: what could the thesis be, what claims support it and how does the evidence tie in?
- Describe the thesis. Does the paper logically support that thesis? Is it implicit, does it need to be made explicit? Would it be better if it came at the end of the essay?
- Do the author's points flow logically? Does the author support his/her claims with research and/or personal anecdote? I. Are there sections where grammar gets in the way of meaning? Rework them and offer suggestions for how to avoid those missteps in the future.
- Does the paper move smoothly from paragraph to paragraph. Mark if not and suggest they look over EW 65 or give your own ideas for how to change it.
- Consider if the paper would benefit from moving sections around and offer your ideas.
- Does is it seem like the same voice speaks throughout? If not, mark the sections where the voice seems to shift.
- Point out any syntactical or grammatical errors.
- Give two main suggestions for revision along with an idea of how to accomplish it.
- Give two possible argument outlines.
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