An informative essay checklist helps ensure your essay is clear, well-organized, and packed with facts.
- Title and Introduction
- Clear and concise title
- Engaging opening sentence
- Introduction of main topic
- Brief background information
- Clear thesis statement
- Body Paragraphs
- Topic sentence for each paragraph
- Supporting evidence for each topic
- Explanation of evidence
- Transition sentences between paragraphs
- Research and Evidence
- Credible sources
- Balanced viewpoints
- Accurate data
- Proper citation
- Organization and Flow
- Logical sequence of paragraphs
- Smooth transitions
- Consistent tense
- Consistent point of view
- Conclusion
- Restate thesis
- Summarize key points
- Concluding thought
- Call to action or final insight