NS Proposals

Draft WS 1: Content

Reader's Name:

What's the paper's thesis?  How can the author make it more specific or argumentative?
 

Describe the author's use of support (facts, examples, opinions).
 
 
 

List places where you think the paper needs more evidence.
 
 
 
 
 
 

Where does the author consider alternative points of view? How well does the author do this?  Can you identify any other individuals/ groups who would oppose the topic of this argument?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

If you were the lead editor of Science, why would you AGREE to publish an article based on this proposal?  Give 2-3 reasons.
 
 
 
 
 

If you were the lead editor of Science, why would you REFUSE to publish an article based on this proposal?  Give 2-3 reasons.