(concept analysis/shyness essay)
Introduction: The introduction should give background (summary, author, purpose, etc) on the essay being analyzed. Suggest improvements.Thesis: The thesis should state how the author is going to analyze the essay. It should be clear and specific in stating what the essay will be about. Suggest improvements.Topic sentences: Each paragraph should begin with a topic sentence that identifies the rhetorical element being analyzed. Suggest improvements.Transitions: Transitions should be used appropriately within and between paragraphs. (Every topic sentence should consist of a transition) Suggest improvements.Evidence: Each paragraph should offer evidence in support of the topic sentence. Types of evidence should be both paraphrases and summaries. All evidence should be embedded. Suggest improvements.Explanations: Each piece of evidence should be explained, noting why it’s important to the overall analysis. Each paragraph should end with explanation that connects back to the thesis. Suggest improvements.Conclusion: The conclusion should go beyond merely stating what has already been said, perhaps explaining why the article is appropriate for the given audience or how it achieves (or doesn’t) its purpose. Suggest improvements.Citations: The author should include a Works Cited page and correct parenthetical references. Suggest improvements. (only apply this statement, when the assignment calls for a Works Cited page)Rate the writer’s grammar / punctuation / spelling. Also, make appropriate marks on the essay itself.In your opinion, what is the best part of the essay?In your opinion, what part of the essay needs the most work?If you are missing one or more steps, or do not complete any portion of this assignment by the deadline, 10 points (a letter grade) will be deducted from your essay grade.
