1. Accuracy
Are the words and sentences transcribed accurately?
Are generalizations stated in the grammar accurate?
2. Clarity
Are the generalizations stated clearly and non-technically?
Are the descriptions and explanations clear and non-technical?
3. Readability
Is the grammar organized to maximize readability?
(examples, text, order of chapters, order of sections, etc.)
4. Combinatorial Richness
Does the grammar report on the existence of combinatorially possible forms?
5. Thematic Richness
Does the grammar cover constructions characteristic of the region?
Does the grammar cover constructions characteristic of the language family?
Does the grammar cover the usual categories of a descriptive grammar?
Does the grammar miss important constructions?
6. Insightfulness
Does the discussion in the grammar represent a deep understanding of what is going on in the language? Or is it just a list of sections, each containing illustrative examples?
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