Did the writer include a mindmap or brainstorming?
Did the writer make an outline?
Did the writer include their notes?
Is the work in a project folder?
Is the work original, not plagiarized?
Related concepts and skills are:
- Intellectual honesty: Don't claim to write something you didn't write.
- Paraphrase: Use your own words to explain what you know; don't use another person's exact words.
- Cite: Give credit to the person who said or wrote something. According to Mr. John Smith,...
- Quote: If there a a quotation that you would like to use, use it correctly as a quotation.
Resources for the Editor:
__ Inside-front-cover checklist (the bottom half more than the top half)
__ Peer Editing #12, page 183 (somewhat useful)
__ Final Draft Checklist on page 136 (more useful later but also useful now)
__ Your own mind: your knowledge of essay structure, grammar, vocabulary, spelling, punctuation, format, and your impressions (Very useful!)
__ Essay contest checklist: (most of the points that are in the checklist also can be used for any other essay)
Here are the generic essay contest checklist questions.
Format
Is the paper typed? If not, deduct 50% when calculating the total.
Is the paper typed on one side of the paper, not both sides?
Is there a “header” with a running title and the page number in the upper right corner?
Is the writer's name and student number in the correct place and correct form?
Is the date in the correct place and correct form?
Is the name of the class in the correct place and correct form?
Are the margins one inch (or 2.5 cm) on all 4 sides?
Is the document double-spaced with proper spaces between parts?
Is the title centered, underlined, in title case?
Are the paragraphs indented properly?
Is the essay at least 300 words or 3 paragraphs or more?
Sentence Structure
Is the essay free of structural and grammatical errors?
Is the essay free of confusing spelling errors?
Is the essay free of errors in the use of articles?
Is the essay free of capitalization errors?
Is the essay punctuated correctly?
Essay Structure
Is the essay set out in paragraphs?
Are there at least three paragraphs?
Is there an introduction?
Is there a thesis statement?
Is there a hook?
Is the hook interesting?
Is the body of the essay clearly organized?
Is each point supported by details, facts, and examples?
Are there topic sentences within each paragraph?
Are there effective transitions between each paragraph?
Are there effective signal words and sequencers in the essay?
Is there a conclusion?
Content
Is the essay original? If it is not original, deduct up to 100% from the score.
Are the ideas expressed clearly and unambiguously?
Is the essay interesting to read?
Is the essay informative, persuasive, narrative, insightful, timely, or especially relevant?
Does the essay have a universal appeal to readers?
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