Is it foundational?
Does it respond to discourse in the field?
Is it novel?
In ideas or voice?
Does it consider critical perspectives?
If so, how carefully?
How do the ideas posited affect larger society? Directly, indirectly?
Can the argument be made that it helps people?
Is it relevant or timely?
What are the implications of its claims?
Does the data/evidence cited to support its ideas hold up under scrutiny?