Q. Primary purpose of 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 points made relevant? Is it on topic? Does it fully answer question? Is argument logical? Are points in `right" order and supported with examples? Is it convincing? Is it right length Read through your essay with cohesion in mind? Is relationship between one paragraph and next clear?