8. Does each topic sentence present one focus for the paragraph?
9. Does each topic sentence narrow the thesis down?
10. Are all the details in the essay on topic of the thesis?
11. Are all the details in each body paragraph on topic of the topic sentences?
12. Is there a specific example to support each point?
13. Is it clear how each example supports each point?
14. Is any information that is not common knowledge properly documented?
15. Is there a Work Cited page for any parenthetical references?
16. Does the essay persuade the reader to accept its thesis?