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Research Checklist
Research Process and
Format
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Completed required number of
note sheets or note cards.
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Completed outline according to
teacher directions.
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Rough draft is completed with
evidence of revision.
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Paper is formatted using Times
New Roman 12 point font.
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Each page has a header with your
last name and page number.
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The Works Cited is the last page
of your paper.
Research and
Documentation
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Research paper contains the
required number of sources.
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Research paper contains the
required number of parenthetical citations.
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Research paper contains the
required number of direct quotations.
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Parenthetical citations are
written according to MLA guidelines.
Works Cited Format
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The Works Cited
contains a header with the page number.
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The heading Works
Cited is centered one inch from the top of the page
is NOT italicized, underlined or typed in bold font.
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Entries are
alphabetized by the author’s last name or title.
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Works Cited is
double spaced with hanging indents.
Writing Techniques and
Thesis Statement
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Interesting lead.
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Thesis statement
is the last sentence in the first paragraph.
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Each body
paragraph is well developed and supports thesis
statement.
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Information is
presented in a logical and organized manner.
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Transitional phrases
are used within and between paragraphs to link ideas.
Grammar and Conventions
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Research paper
has been proofread by either a parent or a teacher.
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