Is the writing clear? Does the author’s writing style make his /her argument clear, or does it create unnecessary confusion?

Use this section to familiarize your reader with the author’s argument. Explain the author’s stance on the topic, and the main points he or she makes in order to back up the argument. Describe the author’s conclusion of the topic.

3. Evaluation  of book or article: This is the most important part of your essay. . Instead, it’s your job to decide how effective the author’s argument is. The following are some criteria you can use to decide:
i. Is the writing clear? Does the author’s writing style make his /her argument clear, or does it create unnecessary confusion?
ii. How strong is the author’s argument? Do the Author’s main point back up his /her arguments effectively? is the argument organized in a logical way?
iii. Are there indications of bias? Does the author mention all sides of the issue or does he or she leave out important counter-arguments? what do you know about the author? Is there anything in the author’s background that may have caused bias?
iv. What is the author’s source? are they reliable? Does he or she use predominantly one type of source?
v. Which aspect of the author’s argument do you find convincing? Least convincing