A brief 1-2 sentence summary of the author’s thesis/argumentative claim
A few more sentences explaining the most significant points of the author’s discussion.
What is the central question at issue is the author attempting to answer, and how does he approach it?
How does the author back up his central claim?
What claims or evidence seem to highlight the author’s logic?
The analysis should be of your original argument that points out what you found difficult or engaging from the reading, and what you agreed/disagreed with.
Do you agree with the author’s discussion? Why or why not?
Do you find the essay compelling?
Does the question at issue of the essay interest you?
Do you find that the essay is adequate in discussing its thesis?
What are the article’s strengths or weaknesses?
Any contradictions?
What is the author leaving out?