An expository writing checklist is a list of steps to help you clearly explain and describe a topic.
- Introduction
- Has a clear main idea or thesis
- Captures the reader’s interest
- Provides necessary background info
- Previews the structure
- Body Paragraphs
- Each paragraph has a clear topic sentence
- Uses relevant supporting details or examples
- Explains how the evidence supports the topic
- Maintains a clear, logical flow
- Uses transitions between paragraphs
- Evidence and Analysis
- Incorporates facts, statistics, examples effectively
- Cites sources correctly
- Analyzes evidence, not just presents it
- Relates evidence back to the main thesis
- Clarity and Style
- Uses precise and concise language
- Avoids jargon and overly complex sentences
- Maintains a formal tone
- Varies sentence structure to maintain interest
- Conclusion
- Restates the main idea or thesis
- Summarizes key points
- Leaves the reader with a final thought
- Avoids introducing new information
- Editing and Revising
- Checks for grammatical errors
- Ensures proper punctuation
- Verifies correct spelling
- Eliminates redundancy and filler