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Research Paper Checklist, aka “How to Get an A for This Paper”
Introduction
· Attention getter (shocking fact, striking description, a good question, anecdote)
· One-sentence thesis statement, detailed enough to give a good impression of the entire essay
· Preview of the essay (tell the reader what you’re going to tell him)
Sources
· One “alternative” source are used and cited (films on demand, e-book from library, print book from library)
· Two course readings are used and cited
· At least four peer-reviewed sources are used and cited
· At least three national or international news sources are used and cited
· Quotes are embedded in the text, using a quote sandwich
· Sources support the argument in the body of the essay
Each paragraph
· has a topic sentence that defines the paragraph’s topic
· deals with one topic that supports the thesis statement and backs up your thesis
· contains at least two of the following: example, explanation, quote, description, evidence
· every sentence relates to the paragraph’s topic sentence
Transitions
· Each topic sentence directs the reader’s attention (apart from, in spite of, on the other hand, as if that were not enough, similarly, just like, unlike etc.)
· Sentences vary in type, length, and openings
Conclusion
· Contains a multi-sentence summary of the paper (tell the reader what you’ve told him)
· Restates the thesis statement in different words (or at least different word order)
· Ends in a meaningful manner, for example by referring back to your attention getter
MLA style
· The essay has a page number and name in the top right of each page
· Student name, professor’s name, course code, and date are correctly formatted
· The essay has an interesting title with Title Caps
· Each paragraph starts with an indent
· In-text citations are correct (the author’s name or the title if no author is available)
· Works Cited page is in MLA format and contains ALL sources used
· Works Cited list is in alphabetical order
DSSG 200 “Coming to America” Spring 2015
A small airline recently sold to a private equity group for $145 million. The airline has earned profits of $9 million last year. The new managers believe they can grow profits at 5% per year. The private equity group borrows money from wealthy individuals to invest in acquisitions. Because of the significant risk involved, lenders are promised a 12% return on their loans to the equity group. Is the purchase price of the new airline reasonable? Explain

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