STRUCTURED WRITING CHECKLIST

 
Use this checklist after you’ve completed your Structured Writing (in February of Year 11).
 
 
 My title page contains my name and a title that is specific to project (graphics are optional).
 I have a table of contents that lists page numbers and sub-headings that are specific to my topic.
 
   I have an introduction.
 I clearly described what my goal was.
 I clearly described and justified the AOI(s) that are central to my PP.
 I gave a detailed outline of how I aimed to achieve my goal.
 
 I selected and used a variety of appropriate resources in my Structured Writing.
 I analysed/evaluated this information critically.
 I acknowledged the sources of information properly (i.e. used footnotes, endnotes, or parenthetical references in the body of my
statement and a properly cited bibliography after the conclusion).
 
 I chose and described the applied techniques/steps relevant to my PP’s goal.
 I explained why I chose a specific technique (or made a specific decision) and not another one (e.g. why I chose a certain
colour/image/idea etc.).
 Where appropriate, I included photos or diagrams or graphs that are clearly labeled and integrated into the text.
 
  I analysed the information I learned/used in terms of my goal(s).
 I analysed the information I discovered in terms of my AOI focus.
 I expressed personal thought/opinion.
 I supported arguments with evidence.
 I responded thoughtfully to my ideas and inspiration for the Personal Project.
 
 I discussed to what extent my initial goal was achieved in relation to my end product.
 I assessed the quality of my product and what I learned in terms of my AOI focus.
 I identified the strengths and weaknesses of my project at different stages.
 I explained what I would do differently next time if I were to do this again.
 I discussed what new questions or ideas I have about my product/topic now that I am finished it.
 I reflected on what I learned about myself from doing this project.
 
 I put the word count after my conclusion, before my bibliography.
 My bibliography is properly cited and ordered alphabetically.
 
(Optional): I put extraneous information in an appendix.
 If I used appendices, I labeled each one clearly with Appendix A (or B…) as well as a specific title.

 If I used appendices, I referred to each one in the body of my structured writing (e.g. In Appendix A….).

 If I used appendices, I put them after the bibliography.

 
 I used sub-headings specific to my topic throughout the body of my structured writing.
 I presented information clearly and neatly:
 I typed my project in an easy-to-read font.
 I used standard margins.
 I put page numbers on each page.
 I spell-checked my written work.
 I edited my written work carefully.
 I collated (stapled or put in folder or bound) my written work.
 I expressed reflective thinking in a concise and precise manner (avoided repetition and needless words).
 I adhered to the word count (less than 3000 words for a creative project; less than 4000 words for a combined essay/Structured
Writing).
 
 I reviewed the assessment criteria to make sure my structured writing is the best I can make it.
 I completed the self-assessment form on page after I finished the final copy of my structured writing.
 I am proud of my written work.