your choice, but not a topic that’s been overused

1) Created an interesting title that captures the interest of your reader and indicates the focus of your essay.

2) Written a strong, creative introduction that sustains the interest of your reader and clearly articulates the problem you hope to address with your research or the argument you intend to make.

3) Developed interconnected paragraphs using sign-post sentences, with each paragraph dealing with one major idea.

4) Appropriately quoted supporting material. Quoted material is in quotation marks and is cited using in-text citations.

5) Written a strong conclusion that satisfies the reader and successfully reveals the conclusions of your research.

6) Created a writer’s voice that is both uniquely yours and also that is appropriate for academic writing.

7) Proofread and revised the essay spelling, grammar and syntax mistakes.

8) Created a Works Cited page on a separate page with entries properly formatted and arranged in alphabetic order.