The primary purpose of the first draft is to get your ideas into some coherent order--to fashion your essay into an argument. Polishing it comes...

The primary purpose of the first draft is to get your ideas into some coherent order--to fashion your essay into an argument. Polishing it comes later. Do it quickly leave it for a day or two. Are the points made relevant? Is it on topic? Does it fully answer the question? Is the argument logical? Are the points in the `right" order and supported with examples? Is it convincing? Is it the right length Read through your essay with cohesion in mind. Is the relationship between one paragraph and the next clear?