Final Draft of the Research Paper & Works Cited Paper

This assignment involves preparing the final draft of your research paper and Works Cited page.

Once you receive feedback on the first draft, use those suggestions as a starting point to write the final draft. But don’t just stop there! In addition to implementing the suggestions, you should make other revisions as well. You can use this as a start for your checklist, adding to it the steps that you were told to address in the next draft:

You've done it! You should read over your research paper one more time to ensure it is free from errors.

• Is my thesis statement strong, and does it effectively tell the main idea of the essay? 
• Did I underline my thesis statement? 
• Are my paragraphs arranged logically?
• Do my paragraphs have strong topic sentences? 
• Did I use parenthetical citations to cite ALL borrowed information? 
• Am I using enough reputable sources? 
• Are there enough examples to prove my thesis statement? 
• Do I use transitions effectively between ideas and paragraphs? 
• Do I have a strong concluding paragraph? 
• Is my grammar correct? 
• Do I use the proper punctuation for my sentences? 
• Is my paper the right length?

The guidelines and requirements for this assignment are:

Remember to apply the concepts you're learning in the course, including elements of grammar, punctuation, thesis development, and other skills. 

Length: This assignment should be a minimum of 4 pages (800 words). You should aim for at least 6 double-spaced pages (1,250 words), excluding the Works Cited page.

Format:

• Double-spacing throughout
• Standard 12 point font (Arial, TimesNewRoman, Calibri)
• Title, centered after heading
• 1” margins on all sides
• Save the file using one of the following extensions: .docx, .doc, .rtf, or .txt

Underline your thesis statement in the introductory paragraph.