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Checklist For Polished Draft and Final Paper

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Checklist For Polished Draft and Final Paper

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    1. Checklist For Polished Draft and Final Paper Enough detail, evidence and elaboration on the selected research topic CBE format

    2. Written in Proper Tense Past tense or present perfect tense when citing the works of others Present tense when discussing results of your own original research

    3. Entire Paper Double Spaced Exceptions Parts of cover page Abstract page Between sections (chapters) of narrative

    4. Margins One inch from all four sides of a sheet of paper Begin with the cover page All pages on which words begin the left margin and end on the right margin

    5. List of References In alphabetical order Annotations removed Each reference in correct CBE style Name & year Hanging indentation format

    6. Use of References Each reference at least 2 times Material from body of reference, not introduction

    7. Documentation Within the body of your paper Direct and indirect ideas of others CBE style See Lester & Lester for CBE style in-text citations

    8. Running Head Last name and page number Upper right corner On all pages of your paper

    9. Abstract Properly formatted Single-spaced No paragraph indentations No literature citations Should stand alone

    10. Page Numbering Title page numbered as page 1 but page number not visible (suppress) Each page of the paper numbered consecutively

    11. Body of Paper First page of the narrative (main body of paper) has the title of your paper provided and centered following the running head Begins with the introduction Then the body followed by the conclusion Follows the order of your outline

    12. Figures and Tables Should enhance the contents of a paper Should appear within the body of your paper Properly set up and documented (see Lester & Lester)

    13. Table of Contents Major headings Flush with the left margin Subheadings of first degree Indented 0.5” from the left margin. Many word-processors will prepare the Table of Contents for you

    14. Table of Figures & Table of Tables Table of Figures page precedes your outline Table of Tables page follows the last page of the Table of Figures page Paginated following the sequence of pagination for your paper

    15. Table of Figures 1. Popcorn favorites 12 2. Popcorn kernels popped 15 The numbers 12 and 15 refer to the pages in the body of a paper where the figures would be found.

    16. Outline Must be a sentence outline Subdivisions with using standard outline symbols Alignment of the outline symbols Thesis sentence before the first section of the outline

    17. Headings Outline sections used to set up divisions within the narrative of your paper Roman numerals: Select key word or phrase from roman numeral to place in the center of a narrative page Becomes first major heading Underscore and center on a narrative page

    18. Subheadings of 1st Degree Upper case letter sections of your outline, i.e. A., B., C., etc. Select key word or words from the subheadings of first degree Underscore and place flush with the left hand margin on a narrative page

    19. Subheadings of 1st Degree (2) After the placement of these key words strike the return key on your computer keyboard Begin the narrative with proper paragraph structure Do not use key words from the subheadings of second or lesser degree in the narrative of your paper

    20. Polish, Polish, Polish Review steps Peers have reviewed the polished draft of your paper Revise your paper Have others from outside this class read your paper Read what has been provided in the above narrative Polish your paper again

    21. When do I turn all this in? Provide a copy of your polished draft to your mentor if so requested Check with mentor for date of submission of polished draft

    22. The ”Perfect" Paper submit to your mentor

    23. The ”Perfect" Paper Package Include all documentation (primary sources) Copies of all references in alphabetical order Highlight citations (information used in paper) All peer-review materials and mentor-corrected materials

    24. The ”Perfect" Paper Package (2) Place items in a sturdy box or envelope that is easily recognized Include: Name Work phone number Home phone number Email address

    25. Order of Pages Title Page Table of Contents Table of Figures (if needed) Table of Tables (if needed) Outline Abstract Text of paper References

    26. Questions? Contact your seminar faculty mentor or seminar coordinator.

    27. Peer Review of Presentation One printed copies Grayscale or black and white 1-2 slides per page

    28. Peer Review of Paper One printed copies Title Page Table of Contents Table of Figures (if needed) Table of Tables (if needed) Outline Abstract Text of paper References

    29. Summary

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