RE-READ ENTIRE ESSAY!! RE RE-READ ENTIRE ESSAY!!! Space after each punctuation, both periods and commas. Capitalization
ESSAY REVISION CHECKLIST
Name: __________________
RE-READ ENTIRE ESSAY!! RE RE-READ ENTIRE ESSAY!!! Space after each punctuation, both periods and commas Capitalization at the beginning of each sentence Correct any spelling mistakes NO pronouns like “I, you, we” in your essay Correct any grammatical or sentence errors MLA heading - top left, page 1 Page numbers - top right with your last name (example: “Enns 1”) Title of essay - centered, regular font, NO bold or underline Double spaced “Times New Roman” or “Arial” 12 pt font Five distinct paragraphs marked by indentation Check introduction organization hook bridge thesis statement!!! (last sentence in introduction) Check if the order of reasons in thesis statement matches with the order of the reasons in the body paragraphs Check body paragraph 1 organization reason and why it’s important evidence with source your commentary counterargument refutation (with source?) concluding sentence (restate reason)
Check body paragraph 2 organization reason and why it’s important evidence with source your commentary counterargument refutation (with source?) concluding sentence (restate reason) Check body paragraph 3 organization reason and why it’s important evidence with source your commentary counterargument refutation (with source?) concluding sentence (restate reason) Check conclusion organization restatement of thesis statement with reasons concluding idea - final powerful thought to leave with reader Works Cited page - alphabetical order with all sources & hanging indents If you have time: Have a peer read your essay and give feedback Have another peer read your essay and give feedback
