1. What is the writer's thesis? If you can't identify the thesis, how could the writer make it clearer?
2. Does the writer have clear topic sentences in all body paragraphs? If not, which paragraphs need topic sentences?
3. Has all evidence been properly documented? If not, which evidence lacks documentation?
4. Are all topic sentences backed up with at least two pieces of evidence? If not, which body paragraphs need more evidence?
5. Is all evidence sufficiently analyzed? If not, which body paragraphs need more analysis?