Depression

This is the Research paper checklist i was sent .The research paper is over Depression. This essay is worth 200 points I don’t want it to be perfect just good enough to get a B+. Use one direct quote and use one source for each paragraph.

My first and last name is: Norberto Ruiz
Teachers Name: Mrs. Sorensen
Class: Comp1
Date of completion

MLA Format and Research
____12 Point Font ____No extra space between paragraphs
____Times New Roman ____Header: double spaced, left side and includes the following:
____Double Spaced First and Last Name, Teacher’s Name, Class Name, Due Date
____ Title is Centered ____ Each page has your last name and page number on the right side
____No Wikipedia! ____No blogs! ____Credible sources? ____Sources used at least once?
**It is BEST to use internet sites that end with: .edu, .gov, .net, .mil,
Yes, you can use .com but make sure it is credible.

NOTE: You can only have ONE direct quote throughout the entire essay (including the introduction). For
clarification: if you have a direct quote within this paragraph, that is your ONE quote. You cannot have direct
quotes in any other paragraphs including the introduction and conclusion! All other evidence should be rewritten in
your own words. Don’t forget, you still must cite it

INTRODUCTION
*Four to five sentences, typically.
____First Person is not used ____Thesis statement is specific
____There are no contractions used ____Thesis does NOT announce the topic (example: “In this paper” or
(unless it’s a direct quote) “I will be writing about…”)
____There is a relevant “hook” (3-4 sentences) ____Read over the paragraph: are you repeating words or
that leads to the thesis statement. phrases? If so, reword your sentences or use synonyms.
____Does the thesis clearly state the topic in a way the reader
knows exactly what the essay will be addressing and your stance?
**Avoid “preaching” **Don’t write in a condescending manner **Do not judge **No slang **No insults.

BODY PARAGRAPH REASON #1
*Five to eight sentences, typically
____Does the topic sentence (first one) clearly address your point?
____Did you provide clear evidence to support your statements?
____Are your citations inserted within the paragraph and with correct MLA format?
____Look over your citations: did you use the same one throughout the paragraph? If so, you need to ed
NOT rely on one source.

____Does the paragraph flow logically? Is it cohesive?
____Do you have a clear transition sentence at the end of the paragraph to prepare for the next one?
____No contractions? (unless you used a direct quote)
____No first person? (unless it’s a direct quote)
____Did you repeat words or phrases? Fix it!
____Don’t rely on spell check. It will not catch everything. Make sure your words are accurate.
**Avoid “preaching” **Don’t write in a condescending manner **Do not judge **No slang **No insults.

BODY PARAGRAPH REASON #2
*Five to eight sentences, typically
____Does the topic sentence (first one) clearly address your point?
____Did you provide clear evidence to support your statements?
____Are your citations inserted within the paragraph and with correct MLA format?
____Look over your citations: did you use the same one throughout the paragraph? If so, you need to edit! You should
NOT rely on one source.

____Does the paragraph flow logically? Is it cohesive?
____Do you have a clear transition sentence at the end of the paragraph to prepare for the next one?
____No contractions? (unless you used a direct quote)
____No first person? (unless it’s a direct quote)
____Did you repeat words or phrases? Fix it!
____ Don’t rely on spell check. It will not catch everything. Make sure your words are accurate
**Avoid “preaching” **Do not write in a condescending manner **Do not judge **No slang **No insults.

BODY PARAGRAPH REASON #3
*Five to eight sentences, typically
____Does the topic sentence (first one) clearly address your point?
____Did you provide clear evidence to support your statements?
____Are your citations inserted within the paragraph and with correct MLA format?
____Look over your citations: did you use the same one throughout the paragraph? If so, you need to edit! You should
NOT rely on one source.

____Does the paragraph flow logically? Is it cohesive?
____Do you have a clear transition sentence at the end of the paragraph to prepare for the next one?
____No contractions? (unless you used a direct quote)
____No first person? (unless it’s a direct quote)
____Did you repeat words or phrases? Fix it!
____Don’t rely on spell check. It will not catch everything. Make sure your words are accurate.
**Avoid “preaching” **Do not write in a condescending manner **Do not judge **No slang **No insults.

REBUTTAL PARAGRAPH: ADDRESSING THE OTHER SIDE
*Five to eight sentences, typically
____Does your topic sentence prepare the reader for the counter argument? For example, these types of words:
Alternatively,… On the other hand,… Although…
____Do you provide research to support the other side?
____Is it logical? Cohesive? Realistic?
____Did you correctly cite it?
____Did you use transitions to steer the reader back to your main points? Examples:
However,…Although,….Despite,…Even though,….
____No contractions?
____No first person?
____Don’t rely on spell check. It will not catch everything. Make sure your words are accurate.
**Avoid “preaching” **Do not write in a condescending manner **Do not judge **No slang **No insults.

THE CONCLUSION PARAGRAPH
*This paragraph is usually four to six sentences long and should have evidence as well.
____Did you briefly restate the main ideas, including the thesis, but in a manner that is NOT repeating the first
paragraph?
____Do NOT introduce any new topics or suggestions. If you did, remove it!
____Does this paragraph have a sense of finality? That is, did you choose precise words that show the reader it is the
end of the essay?
____Some tips to compose the conclusion: offer a solution, challenge the reader to do something, offer a reflective
statement or thought-provoking ending, or maybe a scenario if the reader does not accept your position
(of course, not in first person).
____No contractions!
____No first person!
____If you incorporated evidence, did you cite it?
____Don’t rely on spell check. It will not catch everything. Make sure your words are accurate.
**Avoid “preaching” **Do not write in a condescending manner **Do not judge **No slang **No insults.

Works Cited Page
____Alphabetical Order?
____Did you use each source at least once in the essay?
____Are the sources credible?
____No Wikipedia!
____No blogs! No opinion websites! No “social youtubers!”
____Three sources or more?
____Did you use easybib.com or citation machine to compose your Works Cited page? (It helps)
If so, when you imported it, is it in Times New Roman, 12 Point Font, Double Space and has hanging indents?

Work Cited Examples

Works Cited
Dean, Cornelia. “Executive on a Mission: Saving the Planet.” The New York Times, 22 May 2007,
www.nytimes.com/2007/05/22/science/earth/22ander.html?_r=0. Accessed 29 May 2019.
Ebert, Roger. Review of An Inconvenient Truth, directed by Davis Guggenheim. Ebert Digital LLC, 1 June 2006,
www.rogerebert.com/reviews/an-inconvenient-truth-2006. Accessed 15 June 2019.
An Inconvenient Truth. Directed by Davis Guggenheim, Paramount, 2006.
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