1. Writing Self-Evaluation Numbers indicate that a written action is required from you. Use this as a guide to edit your own body paragraphs.

2. Do you know your focus? 1. Write your research question on the top of your paper. Do this from memory. 2. From memory, map out your reasoned argument on the back of your paper. (the argument outline) 3. In the left margin, label each paragraph to identify which aspect of your argument each addresses (using topics from your outline).

3. Structure of Argument Is your topic sentence a claim that you are making? Is your topic sentence a claim that you are making? 1. If it is not, reread your paragraph and write in a claim. If it is, put a check mark before it. Do the sentences fall under the umbrella of proving that topic sentence? Do the sentences fall under the umbrella of proving that topic sentence? 2. If not delete it, or add the missing thought that makes it part of your proof. 3. The topic sentence concept word, or a synonym of it, should clearly run through the essay all the way to the end. Do you have a conclusion sentence that leaves a final thought on that topic? Do you have a conclusion sentence that leaves a final thought on that topic? 4. If not, write a final thought conclusion at this time. Do you have transitions to introduce evidence and citations to avoid plagiarism ? Do you have transitions to introduce evidence and citations to avoid plagiarism ? 5. Mark all evidence with a circled “E” and make a note of TRANS or CITE if missing.

4. Quality of Argument Do you quickly identify one criterion and then set out to justify it through the paragraph? Do you quickly identify one criterion and then set out to justify it through the paragraph? Is your argument one of: policy or judgment? Is your argument one of: policy or judgment? Do you explore complex definitions and use them as part of your argument? Do you explore complex definitions and use them as part of your argument? (see next slide for more on these topics)

5. Think back to the “good king” example. You need to establish a ideal (actual or theoretical) example by which you are evaluating your topic, so it serves as a model. Think back to the “good king” example. You need to establish a ideal (actual or theoretical) example by which you are evaluating your topic, so it serves as a model. Establish the parts that make that a good example- those parts are the criteria. Decide what type of evaluation you are conducting: Decide what type of evaluation you are conducting: Examining someone’s judgments (actions, words…) Examining someone’s judgments (actions, words…) *Builds on criteria,results of actions, and possibly, motives. Examining someone’s policies (laws, official actions and ideas…) Examining someone’s policies (laws, official actions and ideas…) *Builds on establishing the problem and then setting criteria by which to judge their policy decisions

6. Style and Proofreading (fix as needed) Are your sentence structures varied? Are your sentence structures varied? Is each sentence parallel? Is each sentence parallel? Do you have variety in your word choice when appropriate? (use of synonyms and pronouns) Do you have variety in your word choice when appropriate? (use of synonyms and pronouns) Are there typos? Are there typos? Is it awkward or hard to follow? Is it awkward or hard to follow? Are there dangling or misplaced modifiers? Are there dangling or misplaced modifiers?

7. 1. Using the previous two slides write a reflection on your type of argument and the quality of it.

8. Holistically Using the rubric, what is the strength of this paragraph and what is the weakness? Using the rubric, what is the strength of this paragraph and what is the weakness? How effective is it in supporting your claim? How effective is it in supporting your claim? What final revision ideas to do you have? What final revision ideas to do you have? 1. On the bottom of your paper, write a summary of where you are at with your essay: strengths, weaknesses, new ideas you have.