Research Paper Checklist
| 1. First Paragraph and Introduction | Yes | Needs Work |
| a. Introductory sentence is interesting | ||
| b. The research question is specific | ||
| c. The thesis statement makes a clear declaration that I back up with examples | ||
| 2. Body Paragraphs | ||
| a. Is each paragraph specifically directed toward answering the research question? | ||
| b. Do I provide clear evidence? | ||
| c. Have I cited my sources throughout the work? | ||
| d. Do my paragraphs flow in a logical manner? | ||
| e. Have I used clear transition sentences? | ||
| 3. Paper Format | ||
| a. Title page meets assignment requirements | ||
| b. Page numbers are in the right location on the page | ||
| c. Footnotes are formatted correctly? | ||
| d. Each footnote has a corresponding bibliography entry? | ||
| e. Bibliography is on a separate page? | ||
| f. Bibliography is in alphabetical Order? (NOT numbered!!) | ||
| g. Bibliography is in proper CMS style with hanging indents? | ||
| h. Bibliography does NOT include annotations. | ||
| i. Bibliography is formatted correctly? | ||
| 4. Meeting the Assignment | ||
| a. I wrote to the requirements of the assignment | ||
| b. My paper is the right length | ||
| c. I’ve used enough sources | ||
| d. I’ve included the required variety of source types |
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