After you re-read your report draft several times, you need to find the areas that you feel need the most improvement. Did you find spelling errors? Or did you discover that your thesis argument starts to fall apart towards the end? Do you have audience awareness throughout the report? Do you need to rewrite a few pages?
To make sure you have covered all areas that need addressing, click the linked Self-Edit Form below. Answer the questions about your research report in the template and then submit it as an attached document.
1. Is the title original? Is the title relevant to the paper content?
2. Does the opening paragraph catch your attention? Does the opening paragraph lead smoothly into the thesis?
3. Is the thesis statement clear and effective? Does the thesis statement accurately capture the overall message of the paper?
4. Does the paper flow well, following your outline. Are there smooth transitions between paragraphs? Is the content organized in a logical way that allows for development of ideas?
5. What mechanical problems do you find? (Spelling, Grammar, Wording, Sentence structure, etc.)
6. Is the content relevant to the topic? Does the content support the thesis of the paper?
7. Does the conclusion effectively summarize the content?
8. Is the paper formatted using proper APA standards (title page, page numbers, etc.)?
9. Are references relevant and credible? Are references listed in proper APA format in a References Page?
10. What further research might help to add more depth to the paper?