Research essay

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Sentence Structure:

· Be sure that every sentence in paragraph supports topic sentence.

· Avoid run on sentences.

· Avoid sentence fragments.

Word Usage:

· Be sure you have used the correct words (homophones)

· Avoid slang words

· Avoid pronoun overuse

Agreement:

· Be sure that subjects and verbs agree in number (singular/plural)

· Keep verb tense consistent (present, past, future)

Punctuation:

· Be sure all sentences have ending punctuation.

· Use commas after items in lists except for the last item.

· Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction.

Spelling & Capitalization:

· Check for spelling errors

· Begin each sentence with a capital.

· Check homophones.

· Capitalize proper nouns.

· Be sure apostrophes are used in contractions and possessives.