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Is the lead clearly defined? Is it developed throughout? Is your lead arresting? Does it make the reader want to read on?
Does the writer know their topic? Has the writer accessed a variety of sources? Is it referenced effectively? How many people were interviewed? Were they the best people to target? Any gaps?
Organized well? Does each paragraph have a controlling idea? Are there smooth transitions? Does it flow? Does the writer support with examples? Compare? Persuade? Define? Analyze? Is there a definite and satisfying conclusion? Has the writer deployed the best quotes to support their argument?
Is there an appropriate and consistent tone? Is the writing concise, clear? Are anecdotes used, if appropriate? Descriptive writing? Consideration of target audience? No repetition?
Is there accurate spelling, punctuation and grammar? Does the article conform to AP style? Within the word count limits? Could it be published as it is?