– What is the author’s purpose in writing this essay?
– What are the main points of the argument?
– What evidence does the author use to support his or her claims?
– What are the counterarguments to the author’s position?
– How does the author’s position compare to other scholars’ positions on this issue?
– What are the implications of the author’s argument?
– What are the limitations of the author’s argument?
– What further questions does this essay raise?
Other related questions:
What are some good questions for an essay?
-What motivates you?
-What challenges you?
-What makes you feel fulfilled?
-What do you hope to achieve?
-What do you think sets you apart?
-What do you think is your biggest strength?
-What do you think is your biggest weakness?
-What do you think is the key to success?
-What do you think is the biggest obstacle you face?
What questions to ask during reading?
-How does the author’s style affect the overall tone of the piece?
-What is the author’s purpose for writing this piece?
-How does the author’s choice of words and phrases contribute to the meaning of the text?
-What are the main ideas in the text, and how are they developed?
-What details in the text support the main ideas?
-How does the author’s use of structure contribute to the meaning of the text?
-What is the author’s point of view, and how does it affect the meaning of the text?
-What are the implications of the author’s argument?
-What are the implications of the author’s conclusions?
How do you handle a difficult essay?
There is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question, as the best way to handle a difficult essay will vary depending on the essay topic and the individual student’s strengths and weaknesses. However, some general tips that may be useful include:
– Breaking the essay down into smaller, more manageable parts. This may involve brainstorming ideas, outlining the essay, or writing a rough draft.
– Seeking help from a tutor, teacher, or fellow student.
– Reading the essay out loud, or having someone else read it aloud, in order to catch errors or awkward phrasing.
– Asking for feedback from others on how the essay can be improved.
Bibliography
- Handout: Questions to Ask When Reviewing/Revising an Essay
- 10 questions you should ask yourself while reading – Medium
- 9 Questions to Ask Yourself Whilst Reading
- Good Questions for Better Essay Prompts (and Papers)