Revision Checklist
Complete the Checklist Worksheet. Review the essay you submitted for Module 3 Lesson
1to complete the checklist. Select yes or no to answer each of the questions below.
1. The thesis is clear, specific, and concise, and the last sentence in the
introduction.
Yes
No
2. The topic sentence in each paragraph supports the thesis and acts as an umbrella
for the rest of the paragraph. There is nothing in the essay that does not support
the thesis.
Yes
No
3. The essay is presented in a clear, logical order with a defined beginning, middle,
and end.
Yes
No
4. The body paragraphs contain rich and supporting detail.
Yes
No
5. The conclusion is memorable and reinforces the ideas without being repetitive.
Yes
No
6. The essay avoids sentence run-ons and fragments and the sentences are varied
in length and structure.
Yes
No
7. The essay uses precise verbs and avoids wordy phrases and clichés.
Yes
No
8. The verb endings and tenses are correct.
Yes
No
9. All of the words are spelled correctly. Spell-checker was used as only part of the
editing process.
Yes
No
10. All of the sentences are punctuated correctly and begin with a capital letter.
Yes
No