GENERAL: Good Need Work

My paper is ___(# of pages) typed, double spaced, not

counting the title page, outline, or Works Cited page
All of my notes are ready to be turned in
My paper had been proofread and all typos/corrections have
been made
My paper accomplishes what the thesis says it will accomplish
Responds to a gap
Justifies the existence of the gap
Respects the structure of journal articles aim
Select the most relevant keywords in order to that the article
be spotted by journal
Identifies the level of analysis
TITLE:
My original title interests the reader and reflects the content of my
paper
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
Title page meets assignment requirements
OUTLINE:
My name and lower case Roman numerals are written in the upper
right corner of each page of the outline
The word Outline is centered at the top, and then the word THESIS:
in all caps

The entire outline is properly formatted

The outline represents the topics to be covered in my paper, as well

as the order in which they will be discussed
THESIS STATEMENT:
My thesis statement is the last sentence of my introduction
My thesis statement is clear and easily understood. 15. My thesis
does not say: “This paper will…,” or ask a question
My thesis statement states my purpose and narrows my topic
SOURCES:
I have used a minimum of ___ sources in my paper
Each of my sources is noted on a separate note card or sheet
All sources I used in my paper are properly cited on my Works Cited
page
All ideas and references to my sources have been internally cited
within my paper
I WILL NOT USE information found on Spark Notes, Cliffs Notes, or
Wikipedia
NOTES:
I have a minimum of ___ facts/ notes from sources to use in my
paper
Each fact/note is written on the sheet and the location (page
number, source, etc.) is clearly identified (if required by teacher)
DEVELOPMENT / ORGANIZATION:
Everything in my paper relates to my thesis statement
My paper follows a logical order, stated in my outline
All of my subtopics are supported with examples, quotations, and
references, and they are fully defined or described
INTRODUCTION:

My introduction gets the reader’s attention right from the beginning

Some background information is provided to connect the attention
getter to the thesis statement
My introduction contains my thesis statement and a preview of the
subtopics to be discussed
The thesis statement makes a clear declaration that I back up with
examples
Review of Literature
My paper has one, located somewhere near the beginning of the
paper
My paper currently lacks one
My paper has a vague or poorly-defined review, or it is located in an
inconvenient place, or is spread out all over the place
Leads to the research problem
Includes the last items released
Position on and only on the border field literature
BODY
Each body paragraph begins with a transition and a topic sentence
Each body paragraph contains one of the subtopics that directly
relates to my thesis statement
The subtopics in each body paragraph are explained by points (ideas
or opinions) which are supported by facts, examples, and other
documenting evidence
Body Paragraphs
Does each paragraph begin with a good topic sentence?
Do I provide clear evidence to support my thesis?
Have I used examples with citations evenly throughout the work?

Do my paragraphs flow in a logical manner?

Have I used clear transition sentences?
Methodology
Explains the link between the reading grid and the methodological
grid
Develop the collection (when, how, what purpose)
Reliability of data to be reinforced
Shows that the sample and the level are appropriate
Explains the use of data (when and why the data is used)
BODY:
Each body paragraph begins with a transition and a topic sentence
Each body paragraph contains one of the subtopics that directly
relates to my thesis statement
The subtopics in each body paragraph are explained by points (ideas
or opinions) which are supported by facts, examples, and other
documenting evidence
CONCLUSION:
My conclusion contains a rewording of my thesis statement
My conclusion reviews the main subtopics of my paper
My conclusion leaves the reader with something to think about
DOCUMENTATION:
Have I used ANY ideas, sentences, or opinions that I obtained from
any of my sources without giving credit to the AUTHOR?
Even when I paraphrased the author’s words or ideas, I still gave the
author credit for his intellectual property
My parenthetical citations (in-text references to my Works Cited
page) are formatted properly
Every source I used is listed on the Works Cited page
Citations.
My paper mentions sources in the text that are not spelled out in
the bibliography.
My paper tends to rely rather heavily on one author, and/or one
work. My paper also accepts this source uncritically.
My citations list authors, but no year; or no page numbers.
I have chosen a not very credible source against which I am
forcefully arguing; this is known as a `straw man', and is not
particularly convincing if we can see how foolish or extreme this
position actually is.
I tend to accept/portray as common knowledge things that are not
necessarily so accepted
FORMAT
I used the correct MLA format for the title page
I used the correct MLA format for the outline
I used the correct MLA format for the paper
MECHANICS:
There are no spelling errors
My punctuation is correct
My paper uses the same verb tense throughout
My paper flows well and reads smoothly
OVERALL:
My paper is easy to read and interesting
My paper does not skip around - it is well-ordered and well-
organized
My paper stays focused and does not go off on unnecessary
tangents that have nothing to do with my main topic
Sources
Are the sources used legitimate scholarly sources, such as peer-
reviewed journals or books?
Does the paper cite at least two scholarly sources (not Wikipedia or
online pages but articles published in journals or books)?
Do the sources contribute to the author’s argument, and does the
author make it clear how they support it?