Essayist __________________

EVALUATION CHECKLIST

LITERARY ESSAY

1. What is this paper about? __________________________________

Is there a clear thesis? _____

Underline the thesis on the finished draft of your essay.

Do your thesis and paper answer the assigned essay question? _____

2. Are your assertions accompanied by supporting details, examples, illustrations, from the literature? _____

Are all your arguments logical and reasoned? _____

3. Are quotes, paraphrasing, and works cited page in correct MLA format? _____

Are quotes analyzed and applied to your assertions? _____

Are quotes appropriate for your context? _____

Did you simply "drop" quotes into the text with little introduction, analysis, or explanation, or did you adequately introduce them? ______________________

Are "formal" quotes (not those integrated into your own syntax) connected to the text with colons? _____

Are quotes accurately written? _____

Check each quote once again against your source for inaccuracies; edit if there are any inaccuracies—misquoting is a form of plagiarism!!!!

*4. Are your sentences expressed clearly and logically?__ Ask someone to read aloud your essay and listen for awkward or confusing syntax; revise any awkward sentence structure. Strive for clear, cogent sentences.

*5. Read aloud the essay once again, looking only for usage/mechanics errors or weaknesses; check the “Help” sheet for usage information.

6. If you are satisfied with your writing, editing, and revising, read the statement below and sign below.

“I have edited carefully this essay and done some revision; it is now ready for teacher editing and a final grade." ____________________

Ask your reader or tutor to sign as well. ____________________