PWR 1 Research paper checklist
Paper due: Tuesday, June 4 by class
Bring 1 copy to class with you AND upload to your Coursework RBA folder
 Assignment sheet. Did you re-read the assignment sheet to make sure that you fulfill all the
components of the assignment, also looking over the grading criteria to inform your final
revisions?
 Title page. Do you have a separate title page that includes your name, a significant title, and the
date?
 Page numbers. Do you have page numbers on each page? (It’s fine if you omit page numbers
on the title page and/or the first page)
 Page spacing. Are your pages set in 1.5 or double spacing? If possible, did you double-side your
pages (to save trees)?
 Correctness. Did you correct all typos and punctuation, grammar, and usage mistakes?
 Design. Did you enhance your ethos as a writer by polishing the design/delivery of your
document?
 Visual evidence. If you use visual evidence, tables, charts or other information graphics, do you
have a caption for each one that includes a phrase/sentence that ties the visual into your
argument (i.e. helps the audience see what is important in the visual or how it relates to your
thesis)? Do you cite your source in your caption OR (preferably) in a separate “Image Sources”
section, organized by Figure #, after your works cited/bibliography?
 MLA parenthetical documentation. Do you include appropriate citations in correct MLA
parenthetical documentation form where needed in your paper? You can use informational
footnotes, but only for providing your reader with additional information, not for citation. See
the MLA Handout through the “Writing Resources” link on the top menu of the website for help
on parenthetical documentation form.
 Works Cited/bibliography. Do you have either a Works Cited or bibliography attached to the
end of your paper? Is it in correct MLA form? Does it list at least 12 SOURCES? NOTE: You do
NOT need to include annotations with this final works cited/bibliography or how you found
these texts. Also, please note that you should include direct URLs for your sources UNLESS the
URL is derived from a database search (like LexisNexis, Academic Search Premiere, or
Newsbank).
 Image Sources. Do you have a list of Image Sources, organized by Figure #, following your works
cited or bibliography? Is it in MLA form? See Envision, chapter 7, p. 157 (bottom) for samples of
how to format image source citations correctly.
 Reflective Memo. Did you follow the assignment instructions and compose (a written or audio/
video) a cover memo for your final research paper? If you composed an audio/video memo,
please upload it to Coursework or put a link to it (if you upload it to YouTube) in your
Coursework folder.
 Coursework. Did you upload your final version (including title page and works cited and
reflective memo) to your RBA folder on Coursework?
 Staple. Is your print out stapled? Did you submit it in your colored PWR folder (if you still have
it)?