“STEPS TO SUCCESS”
CHECKLIST
INTRODUCTION
I have a logical and formal hook.
I have outlined my argument (background)
Introduction
I have outlined the counterargument. (background)
I have said why the counter argument is ineffective.
I have stated my thesis statement (the answer of my research
question
MAIN BODY (P ART 1) X 3 / 4
I have made a point.
Main Body
x 3 or 4
I have given evidence to support that point.
I have explained how this evidence supports my point.
I have explained how this answers my question.
I have repeated this in 2 or 3 paragraphs
MAIN BODY P ART 2
I have identified a counter point.
Main Body
Part 2 x
1 or 2
I have given evidence to show that this counter point is weak.
I have explained how the evidence goes against the counter point
I have explained how this answers my question
CONCLUSION
I have answered the question.
I have described how the evidence supports my answer.
Conclusion
I have used a quote from a source which also supports my answer
for the same reason.
CITATIONS AND REFERE NCING
I have cited all the sources I have used.
Citations
and
referencing
I have used multiple in text citations.
If I have used any images, I have cited them.
I have added a “works cited” page, where I have listed all my sources
using the MLA 9 referencing system.
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