Workshop Questions for English 1102:

Identify the thesis statement in the paper. Rather than copying and pasting the thesis statement, paraphrase the main argument in your own words. Is it an argument? Is there a way to strengthen the argument/thesis statement? How?

Identify the topic sentences of each of the body paragraphs. Rather than copying and pasting the topic sentences, paraphrase the main argument in your own words. Does each topic relate back to the thesis? If so, how does each topic help prove the argument?

Do you see any “holes” in the argument?

Is the use of outside sources effective? If so, why? If not, why not? Does the paper use counter-argument effectively?

What are the strengths of the essay?

What are the most distracting mistakes of the essay?