Research Paper Writing Checklist
Research Paper Writing Checklist
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A research paper checklist is an essential tool because the task of putting together a quality paper involves many steps. Nobody writes a perfect report in one sitting!
Before you get started on your project, you should review the checklist on research ethics.
Later, once you have finished the final draft of your research paper, you can use this checklist to make sure that you have remembered all the details.
Research Paper Checklist
| First Paragraph and Introduction | Yes | Needs Work |
| Introductory sentence is interesting | ||
| The thesis sentence is specific | ||
| The thesis statement makes a clear declaration that I back up with examples | ||
| Body Paragraphs | Yes | Needs Work |
| Does each paragraph begin with a good topic sentence? | ||
| Do I provide clear evidence to support my thesis? | ||
| Have I used examples with citations evenly throughout the work? | ||
| Do my paragraphs flow in a logical manner? | ||
| Have I used clear transition sentences? | ||
| Paper Format | Yes | Needs Work |
| Title page meets assignment requirements | ||
| Page numbers are in the right location on the page | ||
| Page numbers start and stop on the right pages | ||
| Each citation has a bibliography entry | ||
| In-text citations checked for proper formatting | ||
| Proofreading | Yes | Needs Work |
| I’ve checked for confusing word errors | ||
| I’ve checked for logical flow | ||
| My summary restates my thesis in different words | ||
| Meeting the Assignment | Yes | Needs Work |
| I mention previous research or positions on this topic | ||
| My paper is the right length | ||
| I’ve used enough sources | ||
| I’ve included the required variety of source types |
