Strengths/Weaknesses of Sample Papers

The Role of Writing in Political Science
Strengths:

• Detailed background knowledge
• Interesting opening quote
• Credible sources and excellent explanations

Weaknesses:

• Poor closing sentence
• Too much time spent on a couple of sources
• Flow of the paper was choppy at certain points

Writing in Psychology

Strengths:

• Paper was short and sweet
• Exceptional interpretation of language
• Good use of diction

Weaknesses:

• Only had 3 sources
• Not in APA format
• Writes in first person

Writing as a Creative Writer

Strengths:

• Superb background information/introduction
• Breaks down creative writing for both academic and non-academic writings very well
• Solid format and flow

Weaknesses:

• Paper is too long
• Focuses on certain quotes too much
• Very short conclusion

Writing in the Field of Economics

Strengths:

• Thorough introduction paragraph
• Many credible sources
• Good use of language

Weaknesses:

• The author rambles at times
• Some quotes were too long
• Uses first person

The Role of Writing in Engineering

Strengths:

• Characterizes different types of writing
• The paper is formatted well
• Uses multiple credible sources

Weaknesses:

• Conclusion was too short
• The author could've used more quotes
• Some quotes were too long

Writing in the Business Discipline

Strengths:

• Solid opening quote
• Detailed breakdown of non-academic and academic sources
• Memorable ending

Weaknesses:

• Not enough sources
• Some quotes needed more introduction
• Quotes/figures were too long