1,300 word count (Times New Roman, Font 12)
Thesis in 2 locations (last sentence in intro and first sentence in conclusion)
Thesis underlined in 2 locations (intro and conclusion)
Blended sources (multiple sources cited in most paragraphs)
Balanced paragraphs (no longer than ½ page each) )
Transition / Topic Sentences (italicized)
Introductory paragraph (only 1 paragraph)
Concluding paragraph (only 1 paragraph)
Too many simple sentences in paper (-8)
3 Short Quotes used in paper and Bold (-3 each)
1 Long Quote (double tab) used in paper and Bold it (-4)
Works cited page- last page of research paper (-10)
Highlight each source gray one time in the body of the paper (-6)