1. For the essay on Santa Claus: What is the main thesis of this essay, and what are the main supporting arguments that the writer makes for the thesis? Do you agree with the writer's claims?
Your answer
2. What are the strengths and weaknesses of the essay about Santa Claus? How could it be improved?
Your answer
3. Read the germanium essay on p. 41-43. Is the essay effective as an informative or persuasive academic essay? How could it be improved? *
Your answer
4. Both essays cite sources (with citations in parentheses, and end references). Are the sources good? Do both essays use sources effectively and intelligently? *
Your answer
5. Which essay do you think is better, and why? *
Your answer
A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.