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7. Analysis of the competing ideas/perspectives: The author shares a set of opposing and conflicting
perspectives and shows how these relate to the thesis. (Note: this does not necessarily apply to all forms
of writing; persuasive or argumentative essays may handle competing ideas differently.)
Does the writer acknowledge competing viewpoints?
a. Does the writer address, or otherwise acknowledge alternative viewpoints or arguments?
b. Could the writing be made stronger by the introduction of alternative points of view? How?
8. Synthesis: Concepts are supported with evidence, analyzed, and integrated; solutions are woven together
in a powerful summary.
Does the writer synthesize or bring together concepts and evidence into a summary?
a. In what way does the writer demonstrate synthesis of concepts and evidence to produce a summary?
b. How might the writer further strengthen synthesis of concepts and evidence leading to a summary?
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