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✧ introduction

• did you clearly state your thesis?
• have you effectively introduced the reader to your topic?
• does your thesis answer the research question?

✧ body

• is the main idea clearly and effectively stated?
• is the main concept clearly discussed?
• did you cite all borrowed information?
• does the evidence support your argument?
• do all body paragraphs follow a similar structure?

✧ conclusion

• did you summarise your argument?
• did you restate your thesis?
• did you make larger connections?
• does the conclusion flow from the body?

✧ style/editing

• is your language formal?
• are sentences concise and free from unnecessary words or content?
• do sentences flow properly?
• is grammar and spelling correct?
• is the paper free from contractions?
• did you reread your paper?

✧ references

• does everything have a cite?
• are references and citations properly formatted?
• have you used enough credible sources?
• did you include a reference page?