Essay Writing Checklist
Essay Writing Checklist
Use this checklist to assess your own essay
Introduction: Have you…
← Written a strong thesis statement - The thesis statement clearly and directly responds to the question (the words in the prompt may be used to formulate the thesis statement).
← Introduced your text, underlined the title and used a short descriptive phrase where you provide some details about the text. E.g. prose fiction novel, crime thriller, detective fiction, coming of age story etc…
← Included the year of publication (in brackets) and the author’s name (underlined).
← Previewed the main arguments that you later use to prove your thesis. Each of these main ideas are discussed in the body paragraphs.
← Written at least 4 – 6 sentences
Body Paragraphs: Have you…
← Written a topic sentence - The topic sentence is the first sentence of each body paragraph.
← Written your topic sentence as an extension of the thesis statement—each topic sentence should clearly prove and support the thesis statement and respond to the question.
← Included evidence from the novel to support your thesis – you should have at least two supporting passages/quotes (TQEs) from the text.
← Followed each quote with at least two sentences of analysis that explain how the quote supports and proves the topic sentence and therefore the thesis statement
← Written a strong linking sentence which summarises the paragraph and ties your discussion in that paragraph back to the question/thesis statement.
Conclusion: Have you…
← Restated the thesis statement (in a different way)
← Summarised the main ideas without being repetitive
← Expanded on the ideas in the essay, leaving the reader thinking and pondering
← Written at least 4 – 6 sentences
← Avoided writing “In conclusion…” but rather other summative words or phrases such as ‘In summation’, ‘Thus’, ‘Consequently’, ‘It is evident that…’ etc.
Other Important Aspects: Have you…
← Used formal writing style, tone, and language
← Avoided slang, poor expression, non-specific language, and contractions
← Avoided asking rhetorical questions
← Payed attention to spelling, punctuation, and grammar
← Proofed and self-edited your work
← Developed transitions to link your paragraphs and ideas. (Additionally, on the other hand, next, also…)
Take pride in your work and give the essay 100% of your effort!
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