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Week Four Final Paper Checklist Assignment
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I have reviewed the rubric and instructions to be sure I have met the requirements.
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My submission is between 2000-2500 words. This word count includes the abstract (200-225 words) and the body (1800-2275).
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My essay includes a minimum of 7 academic sources.
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My title page follows this APA example.
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The abstract appears alone on page 2.
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The abstract is 200 -225 words.
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The abstract summarizes the content of the paper, specifically the research, intended direction and main points.
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My abstract does not contain any quotes, summaries, or paraphrases.
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My abstract does not have a paragraph indention.
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The body of my paper begins on page 3 with entire title centered at the top of page.
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My introductory section ends with the thesis statement.
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The thesis statement includes the argument plus supporting elements.
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The supporting elements addressed in the paper in the same order they are listed in the thesis statement.
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Topic sentences begin each new section and use a transitional word or phrase when appropriate.
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Does the body of the paper reveal balance in the argument? (i.e. each supporting element section contains about the same amount of information.)
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Does the conclusion include a restated thesis statement either in the first or second sentence? (Note: The restated thesis should be a revised version, not the same thesis used in the introduction.)
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Are all sources properly cited?
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Do your citations match the reference entries?
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Is your reference page alphabetized?
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Are your references formatted in proper APA format?
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Are the references formatted accurately with double spacing and hanging indentions?
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Is your use of source support limited to no more than 20% of the paper?
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Does the format of your paper follow APA standards, including 1” margins, first-line indention of paragraphs?
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Does your paper make use of objective point of view rather than subjective point of view?
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Does your paper use academic language only?
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Does your paper include counterpoints and rebuttals?
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Have you checked your paper for plagiarism by submitting it to Safe Assign via the OWL?
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Please include a final reflection on the process of completing this research paper. One paragraph of 150-200 words addressing challenges, successes, what you still need to accomplish, and what you learned and what you might do differently.
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