In order to avoid gaps, the author needs to provide transition cues to the reader. Refer specifically to places in the essay that do not flow well, or that interrupt the reading of the text. Give the author examples and suggestions to improve this aspect of his or her proposal or process paper. All supporting documentation needs to be just that supporting of the entire piece of writing. Provide specific information to the author.
Writers have to be sure to give credit where credit is due.
Also, in order to be sure that YOU are given credit for your own thoughts, you must properly cite all sources in your papers. Read the text carefully. Tell the writer about these places in the text. Compare the parenthetical citations to the works cited page. Look carefully at the works cited page.