Revision Checklist
Advanced Composition | Objectives |
In completing a research paper, it is important to be
aware of several elements: thought development, research skills, composition,
and language skills.
q closely related to topic (unity)
q clearly related to each other (coherence)
q sufficient to support thesis statement
Introduction
q main idea clearly stated
q opening paragraph catches readers’ attention
q thesis presents a question, a moral dilemma, or an unusual aspect of the topic to be explored in the paper.
Body
q each paragraph has a topic sentence that states the main idea of the paragraph
q each sentence in the paragraph relates to the topic sentence
q each sentence connects to others (transition is evident, especially between paragraphs)
q quotes blend in smoothly
q topic sentences are adequately supported with evidence
q topic sentences themselves support the thesis
Conclusion
q conclusion brings closure
q concluding paragraphs are interesting and convincing
Use of Sources Back to Top
q variety
q none overused
q citations included
Sentence Structure
q avoidance of fragments
q avoidance of run-ons
q variety of sentence beginnings, types, and length
Word Choice
q choice of interesting, specific words
q avoidance of clichés
q language sufficiently formal
q spellcheck run
q correct use of troublesome words (there, their, they’re, etc.)
q use of third person or first person plural point of view
q subject-verb agreement
q noun-pronoun agreement
q clear antecedents
q consistency of verb tense (historical present)
Advanced Composition |
Objectives |