Before I Submit ✔Checklist
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I read the entire assignment carefully, at least twice and I understand the assignment. If I didn’t understand the assignment fully I posted questions within 24 hours of the assignment opening. |
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My thesis statement is not an announcement nor is it a list. |
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My transitions between paragraphs are smooth and thoughtful. I am not reverting to First, second, … |
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I have internalized the words and phrases to avoid (listed below) so that I can easily edited them out of my essay. |
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I am using Microsoft Word and I will submit a .doc or .docx file. |
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My entire paper is properly double spaced with no extra skipped lines. |
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I have changed the default font to Arial font size 12. |
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I have properly inserted page numbers or I have requested a template. |
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I have a meaningful title centered between my heading and first paragraph. |
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My title is not bold. |
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My title is not underlined. |
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My title is not italicized. |
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My title is the same size font, Arial 12, as the rest of the paper. |
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All of my sources are recent -- published within the past 6 months |
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I have identified my thesis statement by underlining or changing its font to red. |
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I have proofread for proper punctuation. |
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I have proofread to ensure proper use of capital letters. |
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I have proofread to make sure I am not asking questions in my writing. |
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I have revised my essay several times. I am not submitting a rough draft. |
I will avoid the following words along with their variations:
- Moreover
- In other words
- I believe
- For example
- In my opinion
- Webster defines
- Today
- Nowadays
- Next
- Second
- In contrast
- On the other hand
- In comparison
- In conclusion
- As stated above
- As I said before