Q Question 1 FOCUS, THESIS STATEMENT, and ARGUMENT are often used interchangeably. A THESIS STATEMENT is the one sentence that articulates the main argument, and FOCUS means the thesis statement and the way every word in the essay serves to support that thesis statement. FOCUS: What do you think are the strengths and weaknesses of your thesis statement, argument, and overall focus in this draft? Please explain your answer, citing specific examples where appropriate. (2-3 sentences minimum) * Question 2 Would you like your Writing Specialist to offer you FOCUS strategies for this draft? * You Answered Question 3 A well-developed essay uses evidence, examples, reasons, names, numbers, statistics and/or additional details to support your focus/argument. DEVELOPMENT: Is this draft well developed? In what ways could development be improved? Please explain your answer, citing specific examples of passages you want help with. (2-3 sentence minimum) *