final doc week 4

Week Four Final Paper Checklist Assignment

1

I have reviewed the rubric and instructions to be sure I have met the requirements.

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2

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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3

My essay includes a minimum of 7 academic sources.

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4

My title page follows this APA example.

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5

The abstract appears alone on page 2.

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6

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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8

My abstract does not contain any quotes, summaries, or paraphrases.

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9

My abstract does not have a paragraph indention.

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10

The body of my paper begins on page 3 with entire title centered at the top of page.

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11

My introductory section ends with the thesis statement.

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12

The thesis statement includes the argument plus supporting elements.

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13

The supporting elements addressed in the paper in the same order they are listed in the thesis statement.

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14

Topic sentences begin each new section and use a transitional word or phrase when appropriate.

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15

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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16

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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17

Are all sources properly cited?

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18

Do your citations match the reference entries?

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19

Is your reference page alphabetized?

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20

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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22

Is your use of source support limited to no more than 20% of the paper?

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23

Does the format of your paper follow APA standards, including 1” margins, first-line indention of paragraphs?

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24

Does your paper make use of objective point of view rather than subjective point of view?

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25

Does your paper use academic language only?

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26

Does your paper include counterpoints and rebuttals?

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27

Have you checked your paper for plagiarism by submitting it to Safe Assign via the OWL?

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28

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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