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Essay checklist

Ross Woods, rev. 2018

Topic ❏ The title reflects the subject of the paper and is not too long.
❏ The problem is clear, important, and new.
❏ The purpose of the paper (what is to be proven) is clear.
❏ The whole essay is on a single topic and has been narrowed down.
Introduction ❏ The essay has an introduction.
❏ The assumptions are clear.
❏ Definitions are clear, including any special terminology.
Structure ❏ The outline is easy to understand and follow.
❏ The section titles are used correctly. They are are not too long and accurately reflect the contents of each section.
❏ The logic is acceptable.
❏ Terms are used consistently.
❏ Each section is clearly related to the conclusion.
❏ No elements are repeated unnecessarily.
❏ The outline does not lack any elements that are necessary to reaching the conclusion.
❏ Important aspects are discussed in full while less important aspects are discussed more briefly.
❏ There are no useless details.
Use of sources ❏ Sources are good quality and are sufficient to support conclusions.
❏ Data is well selected; all data is relevent and fits the topic.
❏ Facts are reported correctly.
❏ Material is well selected for direct quotation.
❏ Data is analyzed or assessed appropriately.
❏ Data is interpreted in relation to the conclusion.
❏ Writing is objective.
❏ Any generalizations are qualified, they do not overgeneralize.
Conclusion ❏ The concluding section has a clear, focused conclusion that resolves the original problem, and shows clearly that the essay has reached its destination.
❏ There is only one main conclusion.
❏ The conclusion is well-supported.
Language ❏ Grammar is correct.
❏ The language is clear.
❏ Expression is concise.
❏ Sentences do not unnecessarily repeat elements.
❏ Sentences are not too long or complex.
❏ Spelling is correct and consistent.
❏ Terminology is selected correctly.
❏ The length of sentences varies.
❏ There is no flowery language.
❏ Language is not convoluted. The direction of thought does not turn in the middle of a sentence.
❏ What is written represents the writer’s intent.
Typing ❏ Typing is neat and consistent.
❏ Typing follows instructions, including title page and bibliography.
❏ Punctuation is correct.
❏ Quotes are typed correctly.
References ❏ Quotes are copied correctly.
❏ References are complete and there is no plagiarism.
❏ The contents of the bibliography are correct.