Before you dive into someone elses work, recognize the dual responsibility that you have. First, unless youve specifically been asked to rewrite something in your own style, keep in mind that your job is to help the other writer succeed at his or her task, not to impose your writing style. Second, make sure you understand the writers intent before you begin suggesting or making changes. With those thoughts in mind, ask yourself the following questions as you evaluate someone elses writing: What is the purpose of this document or presentation? Who is the target audience? What information does the audience need? Are there any special circumstances or sensitive issues that the writer had to consider (or should have considered)? Does the document provide this information in a well-organized way? Does the writing demonstrate the you attitude toward the audience? Is the tone of the writing appropriate for the audience and the situation? Can the readability be improved? Is the writing clear? If not, how can it be improved? Is the writing as concise as it could be? Does the page or screen design support the intended message?"