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Monday, October 26, 2009

Essay/Paper Checklist For ALL Classes

INTRODUCTION

  • Introduction has a clear, obvious Thesis Statement

  • The topic of each of the Body Paragraphs is presented clearly, obviously and in order.

BODY PARAGRAPHS

  • Each and every Body Paragraph has a clear, obvious Topic Sentence.

  • Each Body Paragraph gives clear evidence and arguments to support the Topic Sentence.

  • Each Body Paragraph begins and/or is finished with transitional words and phrases or sentences that clearly connect it to it's preceding and following Body Paragraphs.

CONCLUSION

  • Conclusion clearly and obviously restates the Thesis Statement.

  • Conclusion clearly and obviously reviews topics sentences of each of the body paragraphs.

  • You use the Conclusion to present some new information, questions, insights, or ideas.