Essay Checklist

Have you addressed the requirements of the question/title?
Is everything you have written relevant?

Paragraphs

·  is the essay written in paragraphs?

·  is the length of each about right?

·  does each paragraph contain only one main idea?

·  does each link with preceding or subsequent content?

Sequencing

·  have you used signposts and linking expressions frequently?

·  have you supported general points/claims with examples?

·  are your different points, ideas, examples clearly expressed and separated?

Ideas

·  have you defined important ideas or concepts which you have used?

Introduction and conclusion

·  does the introduction clearly introduce your essay?

·  does the introduction explain your approach?

·  does the conclusion refer back to the introduction?

·  is the conclusion strong?

References

·  are quotes tied into your main argument?

·  have you given the reference for all quotes used?

·  are the references in the bibliography?

·  have you used the recommended system e.g. Harvard?