guidance?

2. Does the writer seem to have had a definitely formulated
purpose?

3. How would you state this apparent purpose in one sentence?

4. Is the purpose a worthy one?

5. Did the writer accomplish his purpose?

6. Does the article contain any material that seems unnecessary
to the accomplishment of the purpose?


IV. TYPE OF ARTICLE

1. To which type does this article conform?

2. Is there any other type better adapted to the subject and
material?

3. How far did the character of the subject determine the
methods of treatment?

4. What other methods might have been used to advantage in
presenting this subject?

5. Is the article predominantly narrative, descriptive, or expository?