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____ Voice/Tone: Essay is written in 3rd Person Point of View (there is no “I” statements in the writing); message is clear and original in thought from the writer’s perspective on the topic and arguments (research is only there to support these claims).
Ideas/Content: Your topic and three main arguments are clear to the reader; there is a structured idea behind your essay; your arguments and research are aligned to one another; your essay meets the Turnitin (TII) requirements for submission.
*Complete outline included in attachments*
one page paper which should be 750-1,000 words..
Essay Checklist
UNV-104
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____Organization: Proper heading in the upper left hand corner, five separated
paragraphs, Reference Page
____ Research: Proper Topic that is supported with a peer reviewed article (research is
included through in-text citations/paraphrased information from article(s).
____ Conventions/Mechanics: Proof-read entire paper, no spelling, punctuation, or
grammatical errors; double-spaced throughout entire paper; paragraphs indented;
references are listed correctly on reference page; minimum word count has been met
and maximum word count has not been exceeded.
____ Ideas/Content: Your topic and three main arguments are clear to the reader; there is
a structured idea behind your essay; your arguments and research are aligned to one
another; your essay meets the Turnitin (TII) requirements for submission.
____ Word Choice: Academic writing is met, correct words used in context; essay
contains a variety of sentence structures and uses complete, detailed expressions within
the writing. *No incomplete, incoherent, or fragment sentences are found.
____ Voice/Tone: Essay is written in 3rd Person Point of View (there is no “I” statements
in the writing); message is clear and original in thought from the writer’s perspective on
the topic and arguments (research is only there to support these claims).
____ Sentence/Paragraph Fluency: There is a smooth transitioning between paragraphs;
sentences within the body paragraphs flow and are easy to read and follow; there is an
unison of the topic chosen and the arguments presented in the essay; research enhances
the paragraphs, and does not take the majority of the paragraph itself-again, research is to
support, not create the essay.
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Your final body paragraph may look at opposing views. For a well-rounded point of
view, it is important to consider multiple perspectives.
The body of your essay should include detailed, accurate, and relevant information that
aims to support your thesis statement.
Concluding Paragraph:
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Your last paragraph is your conclusion. Rather than simply restating your introduction,
try and brand your reader with your closing statements.
Tell the reader again about your topic, thesis, and main point(s) of your essay.
End with a strong stance on the topic to make the reader think about what they just read;
leave an impact.
Using Transitions:
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Transitions are very important to your essay. Transitions are the glue that holds the
paragraphs of your paper together.
Examples of transitions are: next, furthermore, moreover, however, on the other hand, no
doubt, and finally.
You should be using these from transitions in thought and in ending and/or beginning
new paragraphs.
Using Citations:
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Citations are used to reference material from another source.
Using citations to give credit to others whose ideas or words you have used is an essential
requirement to avoid issues of plagiarism.
To avoid potential problems, always be sure to cite your sources by referring to the
author’s last name and the year of publication in parentheses at the end of the sentence,
such as (Johnson, 2008) and page or paragraph numbers if you are using word-for-word
materials, such as “ask not what your country can do for you but what you can do for
your country” (Kennedy, 1960, p. 34).
Reference Page:
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The reference list should appear at the end of a paper.
It provides the information necessary for a reader to locate and retrieve any source you
cite in the body of the paper.
Each source you cite in the paper must appear in your reference list; likewise, each entry
in the reference list must be cited in your text.
For examples of references, please refer to the GCU Style Guide, located in the Writing
Center portion of the Student Success Center.
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Name:
Course:
Date:
Instructor:
Expository Essay: Outline
Directions:
1. Please review your Topic 3 readings and the “Planning and Getting Started” section of “The Writing Process” media piece.
2. Fill in the outline and references sections below. Make sure to use complete sentences when completing the outline.
Expository Essay Topic:
Essay Title:
I. Introduction: (Begin with a hook sentence to capture your audience’s attention, then provide a brief background of the topic and end with your
thesis statement.)
a. Hook:
b. Additional background information:
c. Mapped Thesis statement (review Topic 3DQ1 for feedback from instructor):
II. Support
Supporting Point #1 (subtopic 1): ____________________
a. Topic sentence for this first sub-topic:
b. Two to three paraphrased supporting details from your research with in-text citations
• Supporting paraphrase 1:
•
Supporting paraphrase 2:
c. Explain why this research is important (avoid 1st & 2nd person):
Supporting Point #2 (subtopic 2): ____________________
a. Topic sentence for this second sub-topic:
b. Two to three paraphrased supporting details from your research with in-text citations
• Supporting paraphrase 1:
•
Supporting paraphrase 2:
c. Explain why this research is important (avoid 1st & 2nd person):
Supporting Point #3 (subtopic 3): ____________________
a. Topic sentence for this third sub-topic:
b. Two to three paraphrased supporting details from your research with in-text citations
• Supporting paraphrase 1:
•
Supporting paraphrase 2:
c. Explain why this research is important (avoid 1st & 2nd person):
III.
Conclusion: (Paraphrase your thesis statement, summarize main points, and make final remarks.)
a. Paraphrase thesis statement:
b. Summarize main points:
c. Final remarks:
References
Organize all references you will use in the essay and list them in the space below in alphabetical order based on author’s last name. Be sure the
reference page is double-spaced and formatted to have hanging indents by ½ an inch, with the first line hanging and all others indented. See the GCU
Style Guide for help with formatting references and citations. Within the essay, this reference page will be on its own page at the bottom of your essay.
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UNV-104
__________________________________________
____Organization: Proper heading in the upper left hand corner, five separated
paragraphs, Reference Page
____ Research: Proper Topic that is supported with a peer reviewed article (research is
included through in-text citations/paraphrased information from article(s).
____ Conventions/Mechanics: Proof-read entire paper, no spelling, punctuation, or
grammatical errors; double-spaced throughout entire paper; paragraphs indented;
references are listed correctly on reference page; minimum word count has been met
and maximum word count has not been exceeded.
____ Ideas/Content: Your topic and three main arguments are clear to the reader; there is
a structured idea behind your essay; your arguments and research are aligned to one
another; your essay meets the Turnitin (TII) requirements for submission.
____ Word Choice: Academic writing is met, correct words used in context; essay
contains a variety of sentence structures and uses complete, detailed expressions within
the writing. *No incomplete, incoherent, or fragment sentences are found.
____ Voice/Tone: Essay is written in 3rd Person Point of View (there is no “I” statements
in the writing); message is clear and original in thought from the writer’s perspective on
the topic and arguments (research is only there to support these claims).
____ Sentence/Paragraph Fluency: There is a smooth transitioning between paragraphs;
sentences within the body paragraphs flow and are easy to read and follow; there is an
unison of the topic chosen and the arguments presented in the essay; research enhances
the paragraphs, and does not take the majority of the paragraph itself-again, research is to
support, not create the essay.
© 2015. Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved.
c
•
•
Your final body paragraph may look at opposing views. For a well-rounded point of
view, it is important to consider multiple perspectives.
The body of your essay should include detailed, accurate, and relevant information that
aims to support your thesis statement.
Concluding Paragraph:
•
•
•
Your last paragraph is your conclusion. Rather than simply restating your introduction,
try and brand your reader with your closing statements.
Tell the reader again about your topic, thesis, and main point(s) of your essay.
End with a strong stance on the topic to make the reader think about what they just read;
leave an impact.
Using Transitions:
•
•
•
Transitions are very important to your essay. Transitions are the glue that holds the
paragraphs of your paper together.
Examples of transitions are: next, furthermore, moreover, however, on the other hand, no
doubt, and finally.
You should be using these from transitions in thought and in ending and/or beginning
new paragraphs.
Using Citations:
•
•
•
Citations are used to reference material from another source.
Using citations to give credit to others whose ideas or words you have used is an essential
requirement to avoid issues of plagiarism.
To avoid potential problems, always be sure to cite your sources by referring to the
author’s last name and the year of publication in parentheses at the end of the sentence,
such as (Johnson, 2008) and page or paragraph numbers if you are using word-for-word
materials, such as “ask not what your country can do for you but what you can do for
your country” (Kennedy, 1960, p. 34).
Reference Page:
© 2015. Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved.
•
•
•
•
The reference list should appear at the end of a paper.
It provides the information necessary for a reader to locate and retrieve any source you
cite in the body of the paper.
Each source you cite in the paper must appear in your reference list; likewise, each entry
in the reference list must be cited in your text.
For examples of references, please refer to the GCU Style Guide, located in the Writing
Center portion of the Student Success Center.
© 2015. Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved.
Name:
Course:
Date:
Instructor:
Expository Essay: Outline
Directions:
1. Please review your Topic 3 readings and the “Planning and Getting Started” section of “The Writing Process” media piece.
2. Fill in the outline and references sections below. Make sure to use complete sentences when completing the outline.
Expository Essay Topic:
Essay Title:
I. Introduction: (Begin with a hook sentence to capture your audience’s attention, then provide a brief background of the topic and end with your
thesis statement.)
a. Hook:
b. Additional background information:
c. Mapped Thesis statement (review Topic 3DQ1 for feedback from instructor):
II. Support
Supporting Point #1 (subtopic 1): ____________________
a. Topic sentence for this first sub-topic:
b. Two to three paraphrased supporting details from your research with in-text citations
• Supporting paraphrase 1:
•
Supporting paraphrase 2:
c. Explain why this research is important (avoid 1st & 2nd person):
Supporting Point #2 (subtopic 2): ____________________
a. Topic sentence for this second sub-topic:
b. Two to three paraphrased supporting details from your research with in-text citations
• Supporting paraphrase 1:
•
Supporting paraphrase 2:
c. Explain why this research is important (avoid 1st & 2nd person):
Supporting Point #3 (subtopic 3): ____________________
a. Topic sentence for this third sub-topic:
b. Two to three paraphrased supporting details from your research with in-text citations
• Supporting paraphrase 1:
•
Supporting paraphrase 2:
c. Explain why this research is important (avoid 1st & 2nd person):
III.
Conclusion: (Paraphrase your thesis statement, summarize main points, and make final remarks.)
a. Paraphrase thesis statement:
b. Summarize main points:
c. Final remarks:
References
Organize all references you will use in the essay and list them in the space below in alphabetical order based on author’s last name. Be sure the
reference page is double-spaced and formatted to have hanging indents by ½ an inch, with the first line hanging and all others indented. See the GCU
Style Guide for help with formatting references and citations. Within the essay, this reference page will be on its own page at the bottom of your essay.
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