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APA style reference page, argumentative essay, 2-4 credible primary or secondary sources to use as support in essay. must have work cited page. supported by evidence and research. on attachment disregard page 2.
Touchstone 5- Argumentative Essay- Checklist
TOUCHSTONE 5 CHECKLIST
Refer to the checklist below throughout the writing process. Do not submit your
Touchstone until your paragraph meets all guidelines.
Argumentative Topic and Thesis Statement
❒ Have you included a thesis that takes a clear, specific position on one side of a
debatable issue?
Argument Development
❒ Are all of the details relevant to the purpose of your essay?
❒ Is the argument supported using rhetorical appeals and source material?
❒ Is your essay 4-6 pages (approximately 1000-1500 words)? If not, which details do
you need to add or delete?
Research
❒ Have you cited outside sources effectively using quotation, summary, or paraphrase?
❒ Are the sources incorporated smoothly, providing the reader with signal phrases and
context for the source information?
❒ Have you referenced a range of 2-4 credible sources?
❒ Have you included an APA style reference page below your essay?
Organization and Flow
❒ Is there an introduction, conclusion, adequate body paragraphs, and a
counterargument?
❒ Is the argument presented in a logical order and easy for the reader to follow?
❒ Are there transitions within and between paragraphs?
Style
❒ Are the word choices accurate and effective?
❒ Are the sentence structures varied?
Touchstone 5- Argumentative Essay- Checklist
Conventions and Formatting
❒ Have you properly cited your sources according to APA style guidelines?
❒ Have you double-checked for correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, formatting, and
capitalization?
❒ Have you proofread for typos?
Before You Submit
❒ Have you answered all of the Think About Your Writing questions on a separate
page
below your reference page? Are your answers thoughtful and included insights,
observations, and/or examples in all responses?
❒ Does your submission include your essay, followed by your reference page, followed
by your Think About Your Writing questions?