Use this checklist to assess the accuracy of your work.
Consider where you might need to add more content to your draft or even revise on the sentence-level.
Review your rough draft.
Complete the assessment checklist as you review your persuasive essay.
Criteria: Ask yourself the following questions. Not Yet Yes
Research
Is the research current? x
Did you make use of at least three credible sources? x
Did you use at least two credible sources beyond the text material and validate those resources’ credibility? x
Did you apply at least two credible sources beyond the text material and insure these sources support the topic and the assertions made in the thesis? x
Did you discuss all the required areas in a substantive manner? x
Did you use appropriate reference material to support major statements? x
Quality
Is your content complete enough to address the topic and questions? x
Is there a logical flow to your ideas? x
Did you present the material in a clear and concise manner to provide easy readability? x
Format
Did you prepare your paper as a Word Document? x
Did you use APA format to cite your sources? x
Did you check your document for grammar and spelling? x
Did your paper meet the length requirements? x
Save this worksheet in the following format: Last name First name Assignment. (Example: SmithJohn_Unit5_Assignment).
Submit this worksheet by selecting the Unit 5: Assignment in the Dropbox by the end of Unit 5.