Since the official answer key is often behind a teacher's portal, use this : Does my thesis appear at the end of the introduction? Does each body paragraph start with a clear topic sentence? Do my body paragraphs support the thesis directly?

Correcting sentence fragments, run-ons, and subject-verb agreement.

The introduction should provide background information on the topic, introduce the thesis statement, and provide a preview of the main points.

: Each body paragraph should have a clear topic sentence, evidence to support the topic sentence, analysis of the evidence, and a link to the next paragraph.

: Sources should be cited properly using a recognized citation style such as MLA or APA.