
New Hanover County Schools
Research Paper "Yes" Test
**This chart reflects the basic requirements for the research paper.
| Go
through your research paper and fill in a yes or no for each
question.
For each "No" go back to your paper and add the missing data. Once you have answered "Yes" for every component, then you have met the basic requirements for the research paper. |
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| Yes | No | Basic Requirements |
| _____ | _____ | 1. Paper is typed. |
| _____ | _____ | 2. Title page is in correct format. |
| _____ | _____ | 3. Thesis is clearly stated in the introduction and "wrapped" in conclusion. |
| _____ | _____ | 4. Thesis is supported by the content of the paper. |
| _____ | _____ | 5. Correct documentation style is used in text. |
| _____ | _____ | 6. Page numbers are on each page. |
| _____ | _____ | 7. There is a minimum of six sources (primary, secondary - no general encyclopedias). |
| _____ | _____ | 8. Works Cited page is correctly formatted. |
| _____ | _____ | 9. Paper is written in third person – non-biased research. |
| _____ | _____ | 10. Paper meets correct length requirements. |
| _____ | _____ | 11. There is evidence of consistent and conscientious editing. |
| _____ | _____ | 12. All notes and related process materials have been submitted. |