Writer’s Name______Editor ______

EDITING CHECKLIST

*** Put a check if the following is found in the composition. Any element not checked must be added to the final draft .***

Topic –

Subtopics –

Introduction

Interest Catcher – Grabs readers attention, related to topic.

Thesis statement is placed last, and it names the topic and three subtopics.

All sentences are clearly and logically related to the topic.

Body Paragraph One

Topic Sentence is limited to introducing subtopic.

The topic sentence begins with a transition word or phrase.

Each support sentence relates to subtopic.

Contains two direct quotes and one paraphrase.

Quoted material is smoothly incorporated by the use of lead in phrases or by embedded into original sentences.

The direct quotes and paraphrase are cited correctly.

Development of subtopic is clear and logical.

An explanation follows each of the direct quotes and paraphrase.

Body Paragraph Two

Topic Sentence is limited to introducing subtopic.

The topic sentence begins with a transition word or phrase.

Each support sentence relates to subtopic.

Contains two direct quotes and one paraphrase.

Quoted material is smoothly incorporated by the use of lead in phrases or by embedded into original sentences.

The direct quotes and paraphrase are cited correctly.

Development of subtopic is clear and logical.

An explanation follows each of the direct quotes and paraphrase.

Body Paragraph Three

Topic Sentence is limited to introducing subtopic.

The topic sentence begins with a transition word or phrase.

Each support sentence relates to subtopic.

Contains two direct quotes and one paraphrase.

Quoted material is smoothly incorporated by the use of lead in phrases or by embedded into original sentences.

The direct quotes and paraphrase are cited correctly.

Development of subtopic is clear and logical.

An explanation follows each of the direct quotes and paraphrase.

Conclusion

The three subtopics from the thesis are restated.

Ends with a few concluding sentences that talk about what actions have been or could be taken in order to

prevent this type of intolerance or inhumane treatment forn continuing or happening again..

General Overview:

Underline thesis in introduction and restatement of the thesis in conclusion.

Place an "x" on every hit list word, unless it is in a direct quotation.

Draw wavy lines under words that are repeated.

Check all internal documentation. EX. (Jones 67). Are there at least nine?

Are there fivedifferent sources cited in the paper?

Is formal language and tone used? No slang words! (cool, awesome)

Are there at least two quotes and one paraphrase per body paragraph?