Paper Checklist

Did I thoroughly check over my paper before turning it in?

Not sure? Use this checklist to double check each of these important items to write the best possible paper!

Need help? Get the answers you need to help improve your paper by looking over the items on this site.

Printed copies of the checklist are available in the school library.

How do I use spell check and/or Grammarly?
- Google Documents
  - On your toolbar: Tools --> Spelling and Grammar --> Spelling and Grammar Check
- Microsoft Word
  - On your toolbar: Review --> Spelling and Grammar
- Grammarly
  - https://www.grammarly.com/

How do I format my paper according to MLA style?
- Watch the video Setting up MLA Format Paper in Google Docs
- Check out the sample MLA paper Purdue Owl MLA Paper Format

How do I include a bibliography/works cited page?
- Watch the video Google Docs How To Add Citations and Bibliography

Setting up MLA Format in Google Docs

Add Citations and Bibliography in Google Docs

How do I include an opening paragraph, supporting paragraph(s), and closing paragraph?
- PAPER WRITING OVERVIEW
  - Watch the video How to Write an Essay: 4 Minute Step-by-step Guide
- INTRODUCTORY/OPENING
  - Watch the video How to Write an Eye-Catching Essay Introduction
- SUPPORTING PARAGRAPHS
  - Watch the video How to Write Strong Essay Body Paragraphs
  - Use the worksheet to build your topics/paragraphs WritingParagraphsBig6.pdf
- CONCLUSION/CLOSING
  - Watch the video How to Write a Strong Essay Conclusion

How do I summarize, or paraphrase, the majority of my information and not copy/paste word-for-word?
- Watch the video Plagiarism: How to avoid it
- Watch the video Quoting, Paraphrasing and Summarizing