Students can function as editors of their classmate's editorial or column. Here is a basic critique form which you could modify for use in your classroom.

TOPIC

What does the writer hope the reader will learn from this editorial or column? Is the topic of interest to the anticipated audience? Does the topic need to be narrowed?

ARGUMENT

• Is the argument logical?
• Is the editorial or column free from fallacies of logic?
• Is there evidence of research?
• Has the writer included
  • Facts?
  • Data?
    
  • Quotation(s)from a reliable source?
• Who or what else might have been included for a more convincing argument?
• Has a concession been made? Is the counterargument the best the opposition would give? What is the overall strength of the argument?

STRUCTURE

• Is the lead appropriate for the type of editorial or column?
• Is the organization logical?
• Do the points go from least to most persuasive?
• Is the work persuasive through facts, style, creativity and/or expected audience?

SUMMARY

• Is the concluding paragraph satisfactory? Any suggestions for improvement?
• What is the anticipated effect of this editorial or comumn on the reader?
• What is the anticipated effect of this editorial or column on the community?

BIBLIOGRAPHY

For the writer to complete.
Name sources used to write this editorial or column.
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