CHECKLIST

• What is the purpose of your argument—to win? to convince others? to explore an issue? (11a)
• Is the point you want to make arguable? (11a)
• Does your thesis include a clear claim and good reasons? (11b)
• Have you considered your audience in shaping your appeals? (11d)
• How have you established your own credibility? (11e)
• Have you considered counterarguments fairly? (11e)
• How have you incorporated logical and emotional appeals into your argument? (11f and g)
• If you use sources, how effectively are they integrated into your argument? (11h)
• How is your argument organized? (11i)
• What design elements help you make your argument? (11j)