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Is there a clear, unifying thesis?
Are sufficient examples present and are they appropriate for the paper?
Are the examples within each paragraph arranged coherently?
Do transitions help direct readers from one example to the next?
Does paper indicate that writer has control of the rules of grammar and mechanics?
Does writer use vocabulary appropriate to the essay.
Does each paragraph have a topic sentence that is clearly related to the thesis?
Does the body include examples that are cited?
Is there an interesting, attention-getting introduction and conclusion?
Is the abstract noun the centerpiece of the essay?