ASK YOURSELF . . .

Is this piece of writing good?

If so, why?

If not, why not?

To support your claim, find evidence that the writer did or did not one or more of the following tools:

THE CAREFUL WRITER’S TOOL BOX

Always Have Thesis and Topic Sentences

Avoid Passive Voice Use Specific Rather

than Vague Subjects Omit Needless Words Build

Ethos/Pathos/Logos Watch Avg. Sentence

Length Avoid Multiple

Negatives

Use Transitions (Focus and Flow)

Strive for Clarity Keep Subject and Verb

Together End Emphatically Detest Simplifiable

Jargon Use Parallel Phrasing More to Come as the

Semester Continues . . .