Which of the papers that you read was the least effective, and why? Describe the paper in a couple of sentences, and then identify at least three characteristics of that paper that made it less than successful in your eyes.

Read at least three of the sample student papers below:

Then write about 200 words total to answer the three questions below (about 70 words each, minimum):
1. Which of the papers that you read was the most effective, and why? Consider, in addition to the more general characteristics of good writing, some of the aspects needed to make a piece of informative writing work well: engaging to the reader (not dry and/or boring), and detailed enough for an audience unfamiliar with the topic/sources but not burdened with unnecessary detail. Describe the paper in a couple of sentences, and then identify at least three characteristics of that paper that made it successful in your eyes.
2. Which of the papers that you read was the least effective, and why? Describe the paper in a couple of sentences, and then identify at least three characteristics of that paper that made it less than successful in your eyes.
3. BASED ON YOUR INSIGHTS FROM READING OTHERS’ WORK, what will you change about your writing process and/or your writing itself when you do your next informative writing assignment?

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