Includes the following components: abstract, introduction, background, body, conclusion. Contains a complete thesis statement. Includes a title page. Includes a reference list at the end. Paper content is within the page limit.

DONE

NOT DONE

Word count is within 150 - 250 words. Includes a summary of key points in the literature review. States the research topic, research question(s), and research method. Effectively summarizes research results and implications.

DONE

NOT DONE

Starts with a highly effective hook. Provides an overview of the topic and main research question. Includes adequate context of the topic. Thesis statement is an argumentative or declarative statement related to the research question type. Thesis statement includes: topic, controlling idea, and supporting ideas. Thesis statement reflects the outline of the paper. Thesis statement is concise and conludes the introduction.

DONE

NOT DONE

Includes all necessary contextual information, from general to specific, and up-to-date. Effectively conveys the research motivation. Definitions of key terms are provided. All background information has clear connections to research topic and research questions.

DONE

NOT DONE

Body is divided into headings and subheadings related to the thesis. All content in paragraphs matches its headings and subheadings. Body section is structured in a suitable outline for the rhetorical strategy. Organization of paragraphs follows a logical sequence. Clear cohesion and flow between paragraphs.

DONE

NOT DONE

Topic sentence clearly related to the paragraph's heading (subheading). Topic sentence clearly and concisely states the paragraph's main focus Relevant elaboration and explanation of the topic sentence is provided. All examples from sources effectively support the topic of the paragraph by adding detail/depth to the point. Paraphrased and summarized examples effectively represent the source's original intent. Quoted examples are only used when citing definition, citing author's memorable or succinct words, or responding to direct wording. Analyses clearly describe how examples connect to the paragraph's topic. Analysis is valid, logical, and original, showing what you want to accomplish with that source. Synthesis shows that ideas among sources are clearly established and connected. Synthesis is significant in addressing the main research question and corresponding supplemental research question.

DONE

NOT DONE

Effectively interprets the findings and synthesizes the key analyses in the body section. Effectively describes the significance/implications of such finding and analyses. Shows new understanding or insights emerging as a result of the research. (Optional) Acknowledges the limitations of the research. (Optional) Includes a call-to-action related to the implications of the research. (Optional) Offers suggestions for future research.

DONE

NOT DONE

Restates the thesis statement in light of the themes discussed. Provides a summary of the key findings and analyses in the body section. Highlights the research significance in the discussion. Includes a call-to-action and/or suggestion for future research. Does NOT present any new facts or information.

DONE

NOT DONE

Paper uses the required number of total sources and the required number of academic sources. All examples are from credible sources highly relevant to the topic and main research question. Each section under the main headings and/or subheadings of the body has more than one source. No overreliance throughout the paper on any individual sources.

DONE

NOT DONE

Font type is Times News Roman, size 12px. Line spacing is double (2.0) and no paragraph spacing. Page margins are all set to 1 inch (2.54 centimeters). Paragraphs in are indented at the beginning. Text-align for essay paragraphs is set to left. Title page is correctly formatted with: essay title (bolded), author's name, university name, class name, instructor's name, date of submission. In-text citations follow the author-date method (e.g., (Jones, 1998) or Jones (1998)). Page number(s) or another logical identifying element, like paragraph number, is included in the in-text citation for direct quotes. Direct quotations are put in quotation marks "...". Direct quotations longer than 40 words are correctly formatted according to APA citation rules for long quotes. All sources cited in-text appear in the reference list at the end of the paper. Reference page/section is labeled "References" at the top of the page. All reference entries use hanging indentation (All lines after the first line of each entry should be indented 1.5 inch or 3.81 centimeters from the left margin). All reference entries are correctly formatted based on the type of source. Authors' last names are listed in full; first and middle names are listed as initials. In case of multiple authors, authors' names are separated with a comma and an ampersand (&) before the last author's name. In case of journal article with DOI, include the DOI link instead of URL link. Reference list entries are alphabetized by the last name of the first author of each work.

DONE

NOT DONE

Grammar is accurate & features appropriate levels of complexity & formality. Meanings are clear within and between sentences. No run-on sentences or fragment sentences. No verb and syntax errors. Periods, commas, colons, semicolons, and capitalization are used accurately. No spelling errors or typos (e.g., double space/missing space after a word, etc.). No usage of first pronouns (i.e., "I", "you", "we"). Vocabulary choice and variety is accurate and appropriately academic.

DONE

NOT DONE