English 101 Capstone
Planning Document
Revisiting an Essay
Explain
Explain the author’s claim and purpose
with the text
1.Introduce
Explain the author’s expertise and background
AND
the context of publication
2.Exemplify
Explain the evidence that is used by the author
AND
How effective the evidence is
Problematize
3.Explain any concerns you have with author’s interpretation, approach,
methodology, conclusions
AND
Perspectives or evidence that may have been overlooked
4.Extend
Explain what might be revealed by further research or by
considering other perspectives
AND
What new directions could be opened for exploration
