Writing Checklist

Writing Checklist

1. Follow the writing process
2. Name, date, assignment upper right
3. Use APA style
4. Introduction needs to have a thesis underlined, generally at the end of the paragraph
5. Each main point begins with a topic sentence
6. In the conclusion: restate the thesis
7. Times font
8. 12 point size
9. 1” margins
10. Run spell check
11. Run grammar check
12. No contractions
13. Replace passive (forms of be) with active verbs
14. Use specific verbs
15. Limit adverbs and adjectives
16. If it’s a letter: center it from top to bottom
17. Get proofreaders
18. Reference all sources (use Endnote)