Which sentence states the main idea (thesis) of the essay? Please explain how it is or is not clear. Where is it placed, and is its placement appropriate?
What additional details could be included to help you better understand the essay? What is missing or unclear?
Are the details covered in a logical sequence? Which ones, if any, seem out of place?
What part of the essay is most memorable? Why?
How do the transitions, such as "furthermore," "for example," and "next," used to help the ideas in the paper flow logically? If they do not, or are missing, which ones would be useful or need to be changed?
How does the author provide the reader with a sense of completion at the end? If completion is missing, what suggestions do you have?
What kind of grammatical errors, if any, are evident in the essay?
What final suggestions do you have for the author?