Research paper

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Research Paper Checklist

1. The paper does not just present information but makes an argument ______

2. The paper contains at least seven (7) credible sources ________

3. The paper contains at least one print source _______

4. Readers can find a clear thesis statement at the end of the first paragraph ______

5. All information that has been summarized, quoted, or paraphrased from an outside source is identifiable by a parenthetical citation ________

6. The conclusion briefly summarizes the argument and answers the question, so what? _______

7. The paper includes a bibliography written according to MLA format ________

8. The paper meets the 2,000-word minimum and does not exceed 3,000 words ________

9. All ideas presented as the author’s own are in fact the author’s ideas ____________

Name: _______________________________ Date: _______________