Research Paper Checklist
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2RESEARCH PAPER CHECKLIST
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GENERAL:
YES / NO
1. My paper is ___(# of pages) typed, double spaced, not counting the title page,
outline, or Works Cited page.
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2. My paper is in the following order: title page, outline, paper, Works Cited page.
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3. All of my notes are ready to be turned in.
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4. My paper had been proofread and all typos/corrections have been made;
It is properly punctuated and is now easy to read.
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5. My paper accomplishes what the thesis says it will accomplish.
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TITLE:
6. My original title interests the reader and reflects the content of my paper.
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7. The title page (if required by teacher) contains my name, my teacher’s name,
the course and period, and the date (in that order) in upper left side of the paper.
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OUTLINE: (If required by teacher)
8. My name and lower case Roman numerals are written in the upper right corner
of each page of the outline.
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9. The word Outline is centered at the top, and then the word THESIS: in all caps
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10. The entire outline is properly formatted.
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11. The outline represents the topics to be covered in my paper, as well as the
order in which they will be discussed.
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THESIS STATEMENT:
12. My thesis statement is the last sentence of my introduction.
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13. My thesis statement is clear and easily understood.
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14. My thesis statement states my purpose and narrows my topic.
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15. My thesis does not say: “This paper will…,” or ask a question.
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SOURCES:
16. I have used a minimum of ___ sources in my paper.
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17. Each of my sources is noted on a separate note card or sheet.
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18. All sources I used in my paper are properly cited on my Works Cited page.
19. All ideas and references to my sources have been internally cited within my paper.
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20. I WILL NOT USE information found on Spark Notes, Cliffs Notes, or Wikipedia.
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NOTES:
21. I have a minimum of ___ facts/ notes from sources to use in my paper.
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22. Each fact/note is written on the sheet and the location (page number, source,
etc.) is clearly identified (if required by teacher).
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DEVELOPMENT / ORGANIZATION:
23. Everything in my paper relates to my thesis statement.
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24. My paper follows a logical order, stated in my outline.
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25. All of my subtopics are supported with examples, quotations, and
references, and they are fully defined or described.
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