EDITING FORM FOR FINAL OUTLINE OF RESEARCH PAPER

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Writer (author):

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e Final outline is double-sPaced.

Final O,.,tlin"

T'he

title is centered and is the same

as the

title of the

research paper.

Thesis is double-spaced and is placed under the title

Only the first letter of the first word is capitalized

in a main topic or subtopic (rvith the exception of proper
nouns and proper adiectives).

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Subtopics are indented so all letters and numbers ofthe

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kind line up directly under one another.

Sentence

Outline only. Onl1'

sentences are

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used to represent topics and subtopics.

division has a minimum of two parts.

For cxample. an ''A" is follorved by a "B''. and a "1"
is follorved b)' a "2."
Each main

Each Roman

numeral (topic sentence) begins with atransitional

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phrase.

Each

Cap. I-etter (supporting detail) begins rvith

Each

Cap. Letter (supporting detail) includes

a lead-in'

properly

formatted

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citation.

Outline resembles the format provided..

(Roman numerals (Topic Sent.), Cap. Letters (Spptg Evid')'
Numbers (Commentary), Lower case Ietters (if applicable)'

MLA Format is used. Heading is correct.

Strengths of the Writing:

Improvements

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Needed: coM.r{ atoout lYc,tnrrrof and fioll

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No

EDITING FORM FOR INTRODUCTORY/BODY PARAGRAPHS OF RESEARCH PAPER

Editor's Name:

Writer (author):
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YES

oll owing,

Attention-grabber (quote. interestingstat./fact,

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or anecdote).

Background information about the topic is

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included.

NO

Length of intro. is at least, but no more than,

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of a

Pase.

Thesis/claim statement is clear, strong, includes a thought-provoking

Angle (limited focus) on the broad topic and is properly constructed.

Thesis/claim statement is the last sentence

01

the

Introductory

Paragraph.

Parenthetical references are properlv

formatted (if applicable).

MLA Format. Heading

page number is

is correct on

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first page. Last name

and

Body Paragraphs Include the Following:

formatted correctly.

Each paragraph begins

with

transitional word or

phrase.

Each paragraph includes a topic sentence.

Each paragraph includes at least 1- 2 specific examples

from researched material that support the topic

YES
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sentence.

Parenthetical documentation is properly formatted.

Commentary is at the end ofeach paragraph' an explanation of 1-2

sentences that explains how the paragraph ties into the
thesis (analysis), This must be the writer's own words,
not a direct quote or paraphrasing'

Author's last name and page number is formatted

correctly and appears in the right-hand corner of
the page.

Strengths of the

Writing: gsod.erOn ltgs 0.hd 6h0,tr$U

Improvements Needed:

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NO

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EDITING FORM FOR CONCLUDING PARAGRAPH OF FINAL RESEARCH PAPER

Editor's Name:

Writer (author):

YES

fonclusion lurugr^gh In.lrd"" th" followi"g,

Paragraph begins

lword or

with a concluding transition

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One or more of the following techniques is used to

close the paper:

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provides a final comment or a new thought

speculates about the future of the issue discussed
reader is challenged by a thought-provoking
question

Parenthetical documentation is properly formatted (if used).

Length of conclusion is at least, but no more than,'/z of

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page.

Author's last name and page numtrer is formatted

correctly and appears in the right-hand corner ofthe
page.

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Author's Vocabulary Inclusion Throughout the Entire Paper:

,dP Lang.: I0 \A'ords are correctly used and highlighted.
HBL: 5 words from Units 1-3 are correctly used and highlighted.

Strengths of the

Writing:

Improvements Needed:

d,do5fng

NO

EDITING FORM FOR FINAL WORKS CITED DRAFT OF RESEARCH PAPER

Editor's Name:

Writer (author):
YES

Works Cited Page Includes the Following:

All

entries are alphabetized

properly.

Are the entries nurnbered? (hint: they should not be).

Entire page is double-spaced.
Shortened form ofthe publisher's name is used
(ex: Harcoun Brace... use only Harcourl as the
publisher's name).

AP Lang: At least 6 sources are used (2 books, 2 internet, 2 other)

I{BL: At least 4 sources are used (2 books, 2 internet,2 ot[er)

Author's last name and page number is formatted

correctly and appears in the right-hand corner ofthe
page.

AII sources are formatted correctly.

Strengths of the

Writing: gdJ

Improvements Needed:

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NO