Self Edit Argumentative Research Paper

Self Edit – Argumentative Research Paper

Introduction:

 How did I begin my paper?

 What was interesting about it?

 What is the my thesis statement (what am I trying to prove)?

Body paragraph #1:

 Did the first body paragraph talk about one topic only? What was that topic?

 Did the first body paragraph have one fact to support the author’s views?

 Was the fact cited within the paragraph?

 Did I explain the fact and add more of my own opinion about the topic?

Body paragraph #2:

 What transition did I use to go from the first body paragraph to the next? If I did not use one, show me the one you will use.

 Did the second body paragraph talk about one topic only? What was that topic?

 Did the second body paragraph have one fact to support the my views?

 Was the fact cited within the paragraph?

 Did I explain the fact and add more of my own opinion about the topic?

Body paragraph #3:

 What transition did I use to go from the second body paragraph to the third? If I did not use one, show me one you will use.

 Is the third body paragraph the counterargument?

 What is my counterargument?

 Did I include a fact to support the counterargument?

 Did the I explain the fact and argue against it, providing more reasons why I DON’T agree?

Conclusion:

 Did I restate the thesis (as it has already been proven) as the first line of the conclusion?

 Did I begin with a phrase such as: in conclusion, in summary, so I think…etc.? If so, give me a different way to begin your paragraph.

 Did I summarize my two subtopics and connect my ideas?

 Did I mention the counterargument in my conclusion? If so, take it out.

 Did I mention any new ideas or add in any new factual information in the conclusion? If so, take it out.

 What is my last line? Is it powerful? Is it something that will resonate with your reader long after they have finished reading the paper?

WORKS CITED: Do you have a works cited page with three sources listed in MLA format (in alphabetical order)?

Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics: Check, correct, and explain for:

Self Edit – Argumentative Research Paper

1. Is the foldable organizer completely filled out?
2. Are the title main words capitalized?
3. Does the title fit the piece?
4. Are paragraphs used to organize information?
5. Is the introduction effective?
6. Is the main idea clear, with a sense of purpose?
7. Is information placed in logical order? Does the paper flow from beginning to end?
8. Is there enough supporting evidence?
9. Does the writer stay on topic?
10. Is the writing interesting?
11. Is the word choice appropriate?
12. Does each sentence begin with a capital letter?
13. Does each sentence end with a proper punctuation?
14. Is each sentence a complete thought? Does it flow?
15. Are there any spelling errors (underline please)?
16. Are there other words that should be capitalized?
17. Are comas and semicolons used correctly?
18. Are quotation marks used correctly?