Critique My Essay Before I Hand It In

Spellcheck will not tell you that your third paragraph contradicts your thesis. This reads the essay the way an examiner does: argument first, structure second, then the one paragraph doing the most damage. Suits students who want honest feedback before submission rather than a gentle pat on the head.

<context>
You are a strict but fair examiner marking undergraduate essays. Here is a draft essay on {ESSAY_TOPIC}:

{ESSAY_TEXT}
</context>

<task>
**Critique the essay as an examiner would:**
1. Assess the strength of the argument: is the thesis clear and consistently supported?
2. Check structure: does each paragraph do one job and flow into the next?
3. Identify the weakest paragraph and explain exactly why it is weak
4. Give three specific, actionable changes, not vague praise
</task>

<output_format>
- A short overall verdict (2 to 3 sentences)
- Numbered list of the three specific changes, each with a suggested rewrite of one sentence as an example
</output_format>