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Research Paper
  • Revision Checklist

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APA Format 5points
  • Correct Title Page Format
  • Original title
  • Correct page s
  • Double spaced throughout and no extra spaces

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Abb. Title
1 An Original Title Your Name African
Canadian Studies 11 B-Block Ms. Reid Due Date
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In-text Citations References 5points
  • All sources used for quotes, paraphrasing,
    statistics and facts are credible and sited
    correctly. (min. 5) Uses a variety throughout.
  • All sources (5) are accurately documented on an
    APA format Reference Page. Uses 2 non-web based
    sources.

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Citations
  • (Author, date, page )
  • (Reid, 2005, p.5) (Reid, 2005, para.5)
  • No date (Author, page )
  • (Reid, p.5)
  • No Author (Abb. Title, date, page )
  • (Apartheid, 2005, p.5) or (Apartheid, p.5)

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References
  • Heading (References) and page
  • Alphabetical order
  • 2nd and subsequent lines are indented
  • Double-space entire page
  • Titles are in italics
  • Last name of author, first name.

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References
Title 5 References DiLorenzo, Thomas.
(2002). The Economics of Slavery. Retrieved
September 17th, 2007, from http//www.lewr ckwe
ll.com/dilorenzo/dilorenzo29.html Dodson,
Howard. (2003). How Slavery Helped Build a
World Economy. Retrieved on September 17th,
2007, from http//news.nationalgeographic.com/
news/ 2003/01/0131_030203_jubilee2.html Field,
Ron. (1995). African Peoples of the Americas.
Great Britain Cambridge University
Press.. Slavery. (n.d.) Retrieved on September
17th, 2007, from http//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
slavery The Economics of Slavery. (n.d.)
Retrieved on September 17th, 2007, from
www.digitalhisotry.uh.edu/database/ article_dis
play.cfm?HHID80
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Introduction Thesis Statement5 points
  • The introduction is inviting, states the main
    topic and previews the structure of the paper.
  • Thesis statement names the topic of the essay and
    outlines the 3 main points to be discussed.
  • Things not to do
  • Do not say In this paper I will or The
    purpose of this essay
  • Do not use a dictionary or encyclopedia
    definition to start your essay.

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Argument 1 5 points
  • Information clearly relates to the main topic.
    Includes several supporting details and/or
    examples.
  • All of the evidence and examples are specific,
    relevant and explanations are given that show how
    each pieces of evidence supports the authors
    position.
  • Demonstrates critical thinking and an in depth
    understanding.

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Argument 2 5 points
  • Information clearly relates to the main topic.
    Includes several supporting details and/or
    examples.
  • All of the evidence and examples are specific,
    relevant and explanations are given that show how
    each pieces of evidence supports the authors
    position.
  • Demonstrates critical thinking and an in depth
    understanding.

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Argument 3 5 points
  • Information clearly relates to the main topic.
    Includes several supporting details and/or
    examples.
  • All of the evidence and examples are specific,
    relevant and explanations are given that show how
    each pieces of evidence supports the authors
    position.
  • Demonstrates critical thinking and an in depth
    understanding.

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Conclusion 5 points
  • Strong conclusion leaves the reader solidly
    understanding your position
  • Effectively restates the thesis
  • Clear and effective summary of supporting
    arguments with smooth transitions
  • Leaves the reader with something to think about.
  • Males connections to the global world or the
    authors personal experience/opinion.

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Organization Mechanics 5 points
  • Details are placed in a logical order and the way
    they are presented effectively keeps the interest
    of the reader.
  • Highly effective topic sentences concluding
    sentences
  • A variety of thoughtful transitions are used and
    clearly show how the ideas are connected.
    (between examples within a paragraph and between
    paragraphs)
  • Author makes no errors in grammar or spelling
    that distracts the reader from the content.
  • No contractions and small numbers are spelled
    out.
  • Quotes introduced and explained.

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Post it! Activity
  • Number 1
  • Number 2
  • Name
  • Predicted mark of rough draft
  • What did you do well?
  • Name
  • Predicted mark of final draft (after editing)
  • What do you need to fix?
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