2. Make sure your
research agrees
with paper
Have plenty of
supporting evidence;
Print a hard copy of
your paper since it is
easier to read than the
computer screen.
5. • Vary your sentence length
• Begin some of your sentences
with dependent clauses
• Eliminate as many passive
verbs as possible
• Look for and eliminate
all first person pronouns
• Check subject-verb
agreement
6. Make sure all paragraphs have a topic
sentence and relevant support
Check punctuation
Check for any
omitted words
Check for
homophones
(their, there,
they’re, effect,
affect)
7. More to Consider
Make sure your paper
has an introduction that
pulls your readers into
the paperDelete any
unrelated points
or points that
weaken your
argument
Integrate and
correctly
document your
quotations into
your paper
Check your
Works Cited for
8. And Finally. . .
If you have done all that is necessary,
you will be as happy as a fuzzy creature
looking for nuts on a cool autumn
morning.