Research paper and formal outline - Two short stories

ENC 1102 – Professor Jean

Research Paper Checklist

Writing Format

I have a thesis statement. It is clear, logical, and effective. ____

Each paragraph has a topic sentence. ____

Each paragraph contains supporting information that connects with the topic sentence. ____

All the topic sentences connect to each other and with the thesis statement. ____

I have used transitional techniques to express my ideas and have connected all ideas. ____

My paper contains at least six pages ____

Research Format

I have used at least six research sources in my paper and also my text as a source. ____

I have carefully researched the topic evidenced by quantity & quality of in-text citations. ____

I have quoted lines from the stories or poems as support for my points made ____

I have quoted research materials/expert criticisms as support for my points made ____

Every other time I cite from the story, I used the author’s last name and page number/s ____

Every time I cite a research source in-text, I have used the author’s last name and page no. ____

If no author is available, I have used the article’s title ____

If no page number is available, I have used the paragraph no. or title of section research is taken from ____

Revising and Editing Format

I have revised and edited my paper to eliminate all errors ____

Paper Preparation Format

I have followed the guidelines for citing sources in-text. ____

I have accurately completed the “Works Cited” page. ____

My paper is double-spaced with 12” font. ____

I have used 1” margins and indented my paragraphs. ____

I have titled the paper correctly. ____

I have followed the MLA guidelines for submitting a research paper. ____

I have completed a formal outline for my paper ____