Title: Writers Name:_________________________
Author: English Department
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Company: Colorado State University

WORKSHOP News and  Issue Analysis	
COCC150: 2003-2004
Writer’s Name:_________________	Reader’s Name_________________
Writer: Write your questions about this draft on the back of this sheet.
Reader: Read through your partner's paper first without making any comments.  Just look at ideas and get a general understanding of their essay.  Then, read through it again addressing the following questions. Write comments on the draft or on a separate sheet of paper.  Remember to be specific, honest, and thoughtful.  

1.	Look at the writer's introduction and address the following concerns
•	How does the writer introduce their issue?  What is their "hook" and is it effective in engaging the audience? 
•	Underline where the writer defines the issue he or she will discuss.  Is this definition clear and effective? How can it be improved? 
•	Mark where the reader summarizes the conversation surrounding their issue. Is this summary thorough and clear? Does the writer provide enough explanation or background to set the context for the analysis? 
•	Draw a star to mark places where the writer connects with readers.  Where does the writer explain why readers should care about this issue?  Does the writer provide enough incentive for the audience to keep on reading? Should they develop this further?  What suggestions can you offer to improve this audience connection and incentive?   

2.	Read though the body of the paper and address the following concerns:
•	Does the writer define 3 – 5 main shared perspectives or approaches surrounding the selected issue? Are these definitions clear?  Are they supported with textual evidence?
•	Does the writer specify WHO takes each approach and explain WHY these individuals support this approach?  Mark the places where the writer thinks critically about the purposes, beliefs and values that shape the views of each approach. Provide suggestions for how the writer can develop and improve on this. 
•	Is there a clear focus throughout the essay?  Does the writer carefully lead readers between points with transitions and explanations? Do they stray from the original issue?  Mark where the writer's focus is effective and where it can be improved. 
•	Where could the essay use more development of ideas or textual and cultural evidence? 

3.	Look at the writer's conclusion and address the following:
•	How well does the conclusion connect back to the overall thesis or purpose of the analysis? Does it pull the essay together in a way that is coherent and effective? 
•	Does the writer re-connect to readers in the conclusion to give them a sense of why the analysis is important? 

4. Overall comments:   
•	What is the most important thing (one) this writer should work on in order to meet the goals for the News and Issue Analysis Essay?
•	Give the writer positive feedback on two things that the essay is already doing well.  Be specific!