Workshop 3: Draft Workshop

Draft Workshop:

In pairs, share your google doc and answer the questions below.

But first! Read the opening paragraph and skim the rest of the essay. 
Write down 6 observations (3 strengths and 3 improvements).
And then in 2-3 sentences describe the main points of the essay. 

Now, reread the essay and answer the following questions:

Opening Paragraph

• Does the opening paragraph offer a clear definition of the keyword? Could it be further refined?
• Does the opening paragraph provide a roadmap of the sections to follow for the reader?

Body Paragraphs 

• Does each paragraph connect to the keyword?
• Does the section include a history of the word? Necessary?
• Does the section engage with the appropriate scholarship from RH and/or CS?
• Does the section include examples? Are they appropriate? Better examples?
• Are these paragraphs/ sections that could be further developed?
• Are there paragraphs/ sections that aren’t compelling/ don’t seem to fit?
• Are there paragraphs /sections that are confusing/ difficult to understand? 
• Are there clear topic sentences? Where might they be added/deleted?
• Are there clear transition sentences? Where might they be added/deleted?

Conclusion

• Is the conclusion related to the rest of the essay?
• Strategy: Does it provide the reader with future directions in Rhetoric and/or Communication Studies?

Overall

• Does every piece of evidence in the essay speak to the Keyword? 
• Is it clear how the keyword connects to Rhetoric and/or Communication Studies? Are there ways this could be improved?
• Does the essay make connections to other keywords in our book? 
• What are the politics of citation of the essay?
• Are there additional sources/ citations the essay should include?