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Research Paper Checklist: Format YES YES
Research Paper Checklist: Format YES YES
Use this list to verify inclusion of the required component of the research paper:
Format
All pages are double-spaced (outline, paper, Works Cited).
YES
Last name and page number are in the upper right corner as a header on each
page.
YES
One-inch margins are used on all pages (outline, paper, Works Cited).
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
Research Paper
Paragraphs are indented.
YES
YES
YES
Paper does not use first person pronouns (we, I, you, us, our, my, me, mine).
YES
YES
YES
YES
Each paragraph begins with a topic sentence that supports the thesis.
YES
YES
YES
One paragraph flows smoothly into another (Transitions have been used.).
YES
Paper includes one long, direct quote and a balance of short quotes, paraphrased
material, and student voice.
YES
YES
YES
YES
Parenthetical Documentation
Citations are in parentheses.
YES
Citation includes the authors last name and source page number only.
Example: (Smith 78)
YES
YES
Works Cited page is double spaced with no extra spaces between entries .
YES
YES
YES
YES
All entries cited in the paper are listed on the Works Cited page.
YES
YES