CEL2103 WRITING ACADEMIC TEXTS

WRITING PORTFOLIO TASK 1 – PART B

SELF-EDITING CHECKLIST

CRITERIA YES NO

THESIS STATEMENT
1. States the two subjects clearly √
States the points of comparison for similarity and difference of the
2. √
subjects

Use appropriate transition signal to show flow of ideas between

3. points of comparison
√
Transition signal: Although.

TOPIC SENTENCE TO STATE SIMILARITY

4. States the two subjects clearly √

Contains controlling idea (point of comparison that state similarity)

5. √
with reference to the thesis statement

Contains an appropriate comparison signal word

6. √
Comparison signal word: Similarity.

SUPPORTING SENTENCES TO STATE SIMILARITY

7. States the subjects for comparison √

Contain relevant points that indicate the similarity between the

8. √
subjects

Contains an appropriate comparison signal word to connect

9. similar ideas between the subjects √
Comparison signal word(s): Both

TOPIC SENTENCE TO STATE DIFFERENCE

Contains an appropriate transition signal of contrast to show

10. transition of ideas between the first and second body paragraph √
Transition signal of contrast: Despite.

11. States the two subjects clearly √

Contains controlling idea (point of comparison to state difference)

12. √
with reference to the thesis statement
 Contains an appropriate contrast signal word
13. √
Contrast signal word: Despite

SUPPORTING SENTENCES TO STATE DIFFERENCE

14. States the subjects for contrast √

Contain relevant points that indicate the differences between the

15. √
subjects

Contains an appropriate contrast signal word to indicate different

16. ideas between the subjects √
Contrast signal word(s): On the other hand.

LANGUAGE

17. Uses correct subject-verb agreement and tenses √

18. Uses academic style of writing (formal, objective, impersonal) √