1) Does the paper fulfill the promise made by the thesis?
2) Do the arguments flow smoothly and logically?
3) Is sufficient attention paid to counterarguments or other points of view?
4) Does the introduction lead effectively into the paper?
5) Does the conclusion either summarize or describe implications?
6) Is the paper focused, adequately developed, and coherent?
7) Are the sources integrated smoothly into the paper?
8) Is information in quotes, paraphrases, and summaries accurately related and clearly acknowledged?
9) Are the parenthetical citations clear and accurately tied to the works cited?
10) Are the works cited in the proper format?
11) Is the format of the piece appropriate for a research paper?
12) Has the paper been edited and proofread to eliminate errors?
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