Point

Action

Check

1

Is the essay within the limit of 4,000 words?

2

Is there a content page?

3

Are all pages numbered?

4

Are all diagrams, charts and graphs indexed and labelled and sources referenced where applicable?

5

All necessary terms defined / explained?

6

Is every reference cited in a footnote?

7

Are references cited consistently and correctly?

8

Does the bibliography include all and only the works of reference included in the essay?

9

Does the bibliography specify author (s), title, date of publication and publisher for every reference?

10

Are the bibliography sources cited consistently and correctly?

11

Does the appendix contain only relevant information?

12

Are all references to the appendix clearly cross- referenced and labelled?

13

Is the research question stated on the title page?

14

Is the research question stated and in bold in the introduction?

15

Is the research question stated and in bold in the conclusion?

16

Does the conclusion address unresolved questions?

17

Does the conclusion address new questions that have emerged?

18

Are the introduction and conclusion titled?