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Image by Wikipedia<\/em>[\/caption]\n\nAs you being to wrap-up your essay and submit it to your instructor, you will want to go through it several times to look for all the basics of what you learned make up a strong essay.\n\nFollowing are some checklists you can you as you are revising\/editing your essay:\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \nIntroduction<\/strong><\/h2>\n\udbc0\udc85 My introduction is a minimum of 4-6 sentences.\n\n\udbc0\udc85 I start with an engaging sentence that relates to my main topic.\n\n\udbc0\udc85 I grab the reader\u2019s attention.\n\n\udbc0\udc85 I set the tone for the rest of the essay.\n\n\udbc0\udc85 I move from general to specific, with the thesis as the last sentence in the intro.\n\n\udbc0\udc85 My thesis is an argument and is written in a sophisticated way.\n\n<\/div>\n\n\nconclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\udbc0\udc85 My conclusion is brief but powerful.\n\n\udbc0\udc85 My conclusion wraps up the argument successfully.\n\n\udbc0\udc85 My conclusion moves from specific to broad.\n\n\udbc0\udc85 I have re-stated the thesis, then related it back to my topic.\n\n\udbc0\udc85 If I'm writing a proposal or similar type of essay, my conclusion includes a call to action.\n\n\udbc0\udc85 My conclusion leaves the readers feeling that the time they spent reading the essay was worth their time because they learned something new or were presented information in a way that they hadn\u2019t considered previously.\n\n\udbc0\udc85 My last line is memorable and\/or gives the reader something to think about.\n\n<\/div>\n\n\nBody Paragraphs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\udbc0\udc85 Each body paragraph opens with a topic sentence.\n\n\udbc0\udc85 Sources are used as support in each body paragraph in the form of quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing, but not too much as to overwhelm the paper.\n\n\udbc0\udc85 I have used supporting evidence and the correct number of sources required by my instructor.\n\n\udbc0\udc85 My writing uses critical-thinking and higher-level thinking such as analysis and evaluation.\n\n\udbc0\udc85 There is strong organization and paragraph development.\n\n\udbc0\udc85 The body paragraphs connect directly to the thesis.\n\n\udbc0\udc85 The body paragraphs have proper in-text citations in MLA format.\n\n\udbc0\udc85 There are transitions or signal phrases into all quotes.\n\n\udbc0\udc85 There are clear transitions from one paragraph to another.\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\nPaper Formatting<\/strong><\/h2>\n\udbc0\udc85 The paper is laid out properly with MLA or APA:\n\n \t- Times New Roman<\/li>\n \t
- 12-point font<\/li>\n \t
- double-spaced<\/li>\n \t
- 1-inch margins around the paper<\/li>\n \t
- \u00bd inch paragraph indentations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\udbc0\udc85 My header with my name, my instructor's name, and the date are correct (check MLA or APA).\n\n\udbc0\udc85 I have a centered, interesting title.\n\n\udbc0\udc85 The in-text citations, whether in MLA or APA, match to the Works Cited or References at the end of the paper.\n\n\udbc0\udc85 My paper meets the word count as set out by my instructor (usually does NOT include your Works Cited).\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
writing, Grammar, and MISC.<\/strong><\/h2>\nStyle<\/strong>\n\nMy voice\u2026\n\n\udbc0\udc85 is compelling\n\n\udbc0\udc85 is persuasive\n\n\udbc0\udc85 engages the reader\n\n\udbc0\udc85 uses formal and appropriate tone (academic)\n\n\udbc0\udc85 doesn\u2019t use slang, jargon, or sexist language\n\n\udbc0\udc85 uses mature vocabulary words\n\n\udbc0\udc85 uses a variety of sentence patterns\n\n\udbc0\udc85 uses clear arguments and sentences that are understandable\n\nGrammar<\/strong>\n\nThe grammar\u2026\n\n\udbc0\udc85 includes full sentences with a subject and predicate\n\n\udbc0\udc85 does not include fragments\n\n\udbc0\udc85 has verb agreement\n\n\udbc0\udc85 uses the same verb tense\n\n\udbc0\udc85 does not use first or second person\n\n\udbc0\udc85 uses a variety of adjectives, nouns, verbs, and adverbs to describe\n\nMechanics<\/strong>\n\nThe paper\u2026\n\n\udbc0\udc85 includes properly punctuated sentences\n\n\udbc0\udc85 uses commas, semicolons, apostrophes, and other punctuation marks properly\n\n\udbc0\udc85 sentences and proper nouns are capitalized\n\n\udbc0\udc85 the period goes after an in-text citations (parenthesis)\n\nMisc.<\/strong>\n\n\udbc0\udc85 I have run Microsoft spelling\/grammar check and\/or Grammarly.\n\n\udbc0\udc85 I have met all of the requirements as set forth by my instructor in the essay directions.\n\n \n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\nconclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\udbc0\udc85 My conclusion is brief but powerful.\n\n\udbc0\udc85 My conclusion wraps up the argument successfully.\n\n\udbc0\udc85 My conclusion moves from specific to broad.\n\n\udbc0\udc85 I have re-stated the thesis, then related it back to my topic.\n\n\udbc0\udc85 If I'm writing a proposal or similar type of essay, my conclusion includes a call to action.\n\n\udbc0\udc85 My conclusion leaves the readers feeling that the time they spent reading the essay was worth their time because they learned something new or were presented information in a way that they hadn\u2019t considered previously.\n\n\udbc0\udc85 My last line is memorable and\/or gives the reader something to think about.\n\n<\/div>\n
conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\udbc0\udc85 My conclusion is brief but powerful.\n\n\udbc0\udc85 My conclusion wraps up the argument successfully.\n\n\udbc0\udc85 My conclusion moves from specific to broad.\n\n\udbc0\udc85 I have re-stated the thesis, then related it back to my topic.\n\n\udbc0\udc85 If I'm writing a proposal or similar type of essay, my conclusion includes a call to action.\n\n\udbc0\udc85 My conclusion leaves the readers feeling that the time they spent reading the essay was worth their time because they learned something new or were presented information in a way that they hadn\u2019t considered previously.\n\n\udbc0\udc85 My last line is memorable and\/or gives the reader something to think about.\n\n<\/div>\n\n\nBody Paragraphs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\udbc0\udc85 Each body paragraph opens with a topic sentence.\n\n\udbc0\udc85 Sources are used as support in each body paragraph in the form of quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing, but not too much as to overwhelm the paper.\n\n\udbc0\udc85 I have used supporting evidence and the correct number of sources required by my instructor.\n\n\udbc0\udc85 My writing uses critical-thinking and higher-level thinking such as analysis and evaluation.\n\n\udbc0\udc85 There is strong organization and paragraph development.\n\n\udbc0\udc85 The body paragraphs connect directly to the thesis.\n\n\udbc0\udc85 The body paragraphs have proper in-text citations in MLA format.\n\n\udbc0\udc85 There are transitions or signal phrases into all quotes.\n\n\udbc0\udc85 There are clear transitions from one paragraph to another.\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\nPaper Formatting<\/strong><\/h2>\n\udbc0\udc85 The paper is laid out properly with MLA or APA:\n\n \t- Times New Roman<\/li>\n \t
- 12-point font<\/li>\n \t
- double-spaced<\/li>\n \t
- 1-inch margins around the paper<\/li>\n \t
- \u00bd inch paragraph indentations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\udbc0\udc85 My header with my name, my instructor's name, and the date are correct (check MLA or APA).\n\n\udbc0\udc85 I have a centered, interesting title.\n\n\udbc0\udc85 The in-text citations, whether in MLA or APA, match to the Works Cited or References at the end of the paper.\n\n\udbc0\udc85 My paper meets the word count as set out by my instructor (usually does NOT include your Works Cited).\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
writing, Grammar, and MISC.<\/strong><\/h2>\nStyle<\/strong>\n\nMy voice\u2026\n\n\udbc0\udc85 is compelling\n\n\udbc0\udc85 is persuasive\n\n\udbc0\udc85 engages the reader\n\n\udbc0\udc85 uses formal and appropriate tone (academic)\n\n\udbc0\udc85 doesn\u2019t use slang, jargon, or sexist language\n\n\udbc0\udc85 uses mature vocabulary words\n\n\udbc0\udc85 uses a variety of sentence patterns\n\n\udbc0\udc85 uses clear arguments and sentences that are understandable\n\nGrammar<\/strong>\n\nThe grammar\u2026\n\n\udbc0\udc85 includes full sentences with a subject and predicate\n\n\udbc0\udc85 does not include fragments\n\n\udbc0\udc85 has verb agreement\n\n\udbc0\udc85 uses the same verb tense\n\n\udbc0\udc85 does not use first or second person\n\n\udbc0\udc85 uses a variety of adjectives, nouns, verbs, and adverbs to describe\n\nMechanics<\/strong>\n\nThe paper\u2026\n\n\udbc0\udc85 includes properly punctuated sentences\n\n\udbc0\udc85 uses commas, semicolons, apostrophes, and other punctuation marks properly\n\n\udbc0\udc85 sentences and proper nouns are capitalized\n\n\udbc0\udc85 the period goes after an in-text citations (parenthesis)\n\nMisc.<\/strong>\n\n\udbc0\udc85 I have run Microsoft spelling\/grammar check and\/or Grammarly.\n\n\udbc0\udc85 I have met all of the requirements as set forth by my instructor in the essay directions.\n\n \n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\nBody Paragraphs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\udbc0\udc85 Each body paragraph opens with a topic sentence.\n\n\udbc0\udc85 Sources are used as support in each body paragraph in the form of quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing, but not too much as to overwhelm the paper.\n\n\udbc0\udc85 I have used supporting evidence and the correct number of sources required by my instructor.\n\n\udbc0\udc85 My writing uses critical-thinking and higher-level thinking such as analysis and evaluation.\n\n\udbc0\udc85 There is strong organization and paragraph development.\n\n\udbc0\udc85 The body paragraphs connect directly to the thesis.\n\n\udbc0\udc85 The body paragraphs have proper in-text citations in MLA format.\n\n\udbc0\udc85 There are transitions or signal phrases into all quotes.\n\n\udbc0\udc85 There are clear transitions from one paragraph to another.\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Body Paragraphs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\udbc0\udc85 Each body paragraph opens with a topic sentence.\n\n\udbc0\udc85 Sources are used as support in each body paragraph in the form of quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing, but not too much as to overwhelm the paper.\n\n\udbc0\udc85 I have used supporting evidence and the correct number of sources required by my instructor.\n\n\udbc0\udc85 My writing uses critical-thinking and higher-level thinking such as analysis and evaluation.\n\n\udbc0\udc85 There is strong organization and paragraph development.\n\n\udbc0\udc85 The body paragraphs connect directly to the thesis.\n\n\udbc0\udc85 The body paragraphs have proper in-text citations in MLA format.\n\n\udbc0\udc85 There are transitions or signal phrases into all quotes.\n\n\udbc0\udc85 There are clear transitions from one paragraph to another.\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\nPaper Formatting<\/strong><\/h2>\n\udbc0\udc85 The paper is laid out properly with MLA or APA:\n\n \t- Times New Roman<\/li>\n \t
- 12-point font<\/li>\n \t
- double-spaced<\/li>\n \t
- 1-inch margins around the paper<\/li>\n \t
- \u00bd inch paragraph indentations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\udbc0\udc85 My header with my name, my instructor's name, and the date are correct (check MLA or APA).\n\n\udbc0\udc85 I have a centered, interesting title.\n\n\udbc0\udc85 The in-text citations, whether in MLA or APA, match to the Works Cited or References at the end of the paper.\n\n\udbc0\udc85 My paper meets the word count as set out by my instructor (usually does NOT include your Works Cited).\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
writing, Grammar, and MISC.<\/strong><\/h2>\nStyle<\/strong>\n\nMy voice\u2026\n\n\udbc0\udc85 is compelling\n\n\udbc0\udc85 is persuasive\n\n\udbc0\udc85 engages the reader\n\n\udbc0\udc85 uses formal and appropriate tone (academic)\n\n\udbc0\udc85 doesn\u2019t use slang, jargon, or sexist language\n\n\udbc0\udc85 uses mature vocabulary words\n\n\udbc0\udc85 uses a variety of sentence patterns\n\n\udbc0\udc85 uses clear arguments and sentences that are understandable\n\nGrammar<\/strong>\n\nThe grammar\u2026\n\n\udbc0\udc85 includes full sentences with a subject and predicate\n\n\udbc0\udc85 does not include fragments\n\n\udbc0\udc85 has verb agreement\n\n\udbc0\udc85 uses the same verb tense\n\n\udbc0\udc85 does not use first or second person\n\n\udbc0\udc85 uses a variety of adjectives, nouns, verbs, and adverbs to describe\n\nMechanics<\/strong>\n\nThe paper\u2026\n\n\udbc0\udc85 includes properly punctuated sentences\n\n\udbc0\udc85 uses commas, semicolons, apostrophes, and other punctuation marks properly\n\n\udbc0\udc85 sentences and proper nouns are capitalized\n\n\udbc0\udc85 the period goes after an in-text citations (parenthesis)\n\nMisc.<\/strong>\n\n\udbc0\udc85 I have run Microsoft spelling\/grammar check and\/or Grammarly.\n\n\udbc0\udc85 I have met all of the requirements as set forth by my instructor in the essay directions.\n\n \n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\nPaper Formatting<\/strong><\/h2>\n\udbc0\udc85 The paper is laid out properly with MLA or APA:\n
Paper Formatting<\/strong><\/h2>\n\udbc0\udc85 The paper is laid out properly with MLA or APA:\n\n \t- Times New Roman<\/li>\n \t
- 12-point font<\/li>\n \t
- double-spaced<\/li>\n \t
- 1-inch margins around the paper<\/li>\n \t
- \u00bd inch paragraph indentations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\udbc0\udc85 My header with my name, my instructor's name, and the date are correct (check MLA or APA).\n\n\udbc0\udc85 I have a centered, interesting title.\n\n\udbc0\udc85 The in-text citations, whether in MLA or APA, match to the Works Cited or References at the end of the paper.\n\n\udbc0\udc85 My paper meets the word count as set out by my instructor (usually does NOT include your Works Cited).\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
writing, Grammar, and MISC.<\/strong><\/h2>\nStyle<\/strong>\n\nMy voice\u2026\n\n\udbc0\udc85 is compelling\n\n\udbc0\udc85 is persuasive\n\n\udbc0\udc85 engages the reader\n\n\udbc0\udc85 uses formal and appropriate tone (academic)\n\n\udbc0\udc85 doesn\u2019t use slang, jargon, or sexist language\n\n\udbc0\udc85 uses mature vocabulary words\n\n\udbc0\udc85 uses a variety of sentence patterns\n\n\udbc0\udc85 uses clear arguments and sentences that are understandable\n\nGrammar<\/strong>\n\nThe grammar\u2026\n\n\udbc0\udc85 includes full sentences with a subject and predicate\n\n\udbc0\udc85 does not include fragments\n\n\udbc0\udc85 has verb agreement\n\n\udbc0\udc85 uses the same verb tense\n\n\udbc0\udc85 does not use first or second person\n\n\udbc0\udc85 uses a variety of adjectives, nouns, verbs, and adverbs to describe\n\nMechanics<\/strong>\n\nThe paper\u2026\n\n\udbc0\udc85 includes properly punctuated sentences\n\n\udbc0\udc85 uses commas, semicolons, apostrophes, and other punctuation marks properly\n\n\udbc0\udc85 sentences and proper nouns are capitalized\n\n\udbc0\udc85 the period goes after an in-text citations (parenthesis)\n\nMisc.<\/strong>\n\n\udbc0\udc85 I have run Microsoft spelling\/grammar check and\/or Grammarly.\n\n\udbc0\udc85 I have met all of the requirements as set forth by my instructor in the essay directions.\n\n \n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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