1. Read work thoroughly once.
  2. Give first impressions overall.
    1. What is the major thesis/claim/question?
    2. Does the work thoroughly answer/support this?
    1. What are the main supporting arguments/evidence?
    2. Are they directly relavent to thesis/question?
    1. Does paper flow logically?
    2. Can you suggest a re-ordering that would strengthen argument?
  3. Can you think of a counter-argument or point out a weakness in the evidence?