1. What is the author trying to say? Answer this question by summarizing the main argument in two or three sentences. 2. Who is the text intended for (the audience? 3. is the author trying to persuade you or inform you in the text? 4. Can you think of anything that is left out of the text? 6. Does the writer oversimplify complex ideas? Comments: 7. Are the ideas of others represented fairly and accurately? Comments: 8. Is there evidence to support the points made by the author? Comments: 9. Is there any indication of bias from the examples, tone or language used by the author? 5. Does the author present a balanced picture of 10. Do you agree with the points made by the the topic? author? ​