1) Did I write in fully articulated sentences instead of using bullet points?
2) Did I properly format my citations using MLA or Chicago?
3) Did I adhere to the proper paper length?
4) Did I run spell check (repeatedly)?
5) Did I carefully edit to make sure that I used proper grammar, and were my tenses consistent?
6) Did I write clearly and substantiate all of my claims with specific examples?
7) Did I avoid sweeping generalizations and vague assertions?
8) Did I use casual colloquial language in my paper? If so, find more precise ways to describe the point being made.
9) Would anyone reading my paper understand what I am trying to convey, or do I need to more clearly define the scope of my research and ultimately the point of my paper?
10) Did I place the pictures at the end of my paper? If I embedded them in the text, I need to remove them and place them at the end of my paper.
11) Did I remember to put my name on my paper?
3) Did I adhere to the proper paper length?
4) Did I run spell check (repeatedly)?
5) Did I carefully edit to make sure that I used proper grammar, and were my tenses consistent?
6) Did I write clearly and substantiate all of my claims with specific examples?
7) Did I avoid sweeping generalizations and vague assertions?
8) Did I use casual colloquial language in my paper? If so, find more precise ways to describe the point being made.
9) Would anyone reading my paper understand what I am trying to convey, or do I need to more clearly define the scope of my research and ultimately the point of my paper?
10) Did I place the pictures at the end of my paper? If I embedded them in the text, I need to remove them and place them at the end of my paper.
11) Did I remember to put my name on my paper?
12) Did I remember to frequently save, backup and email drafts of my paper to myself (just in case my computer crashes)?
13) Did I email my professor the assignment by the time it is due? If not, I realize it won't be graded.
14) Did I remember to put the class number and week in the subject line of my email? Example: Art 101, Week 1.
15) Did I consider getting help from the Learning Resource Center (Academic Success Services) in the Broome Library: Watch a video about their services HERE.
16) When I had questions, or needed help, did I reach out to my professor or Writing & Multiliteracy Center (WMC)? Contact them here: https://www.csuci.edu/wmc/
16) When I had questions, or needed help, did I reach out to my professor or Writing & Multiliteracy Center (WMC)? Contact them here: https://www.csuci.edu/wmc/
