TEN THINGS I WILL

ABHOR IN YOUR
FINAL DRAFT
A Small Intervention

One: Using first person.

Take Away: DONT

use the words I
or me or we

Two: Contractions

Take Away: Write

it out (dont = do
not) and so forth.

Three: 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Take Away: Type

out numbers zero
through nine.

Four: Quotes without

Citations

Take Away: Use MLA

or APA in-text
citations after quotes
or paraphrasing.

Five: Awkward Gaps

Take Away: Close spaces

and awkward gaps.
Aesthetics are important
in presentation.

Six: Improper Standard

Grammar

Take Away: Stay away from

run-ons and fragments.
Identify subject and verbs.
Utilize punctuation as
necessary.

Seven: Wrong Format

Take Away: Use 1inch margins, 12pt.

Font, Times New
Roman.

Eight: Subpar Thesis

Statements

Take Away: Create a

complex sentence with
both a dependent &
independent clause
explaining your topic.

Nine: Lack of Explanation

Take Away: Create extensive
explanations to explain the
amazing, complex topic
sentences that you create and
solidify with textual support.

10: Opinions or Unreliable

Sources
Take Away: If you used the
databases, this will not be an
issue. However, if I happen to
see a source in the bibliography
that is questionable, I will not
be happy nor will your grade.