Managing Personnel and Human Resources

Essay Checklist
Introduction Yes/No Action required
Is your introduction approximately 10-15% of your word limit? Yes
Does it include the following:
Background information/introduction to the topic? Yes
An essay outline/structure? Yes
A clear thesis statement/your key argument? Yes
Definition of key terms? Yes
Main Body
Is it organized into clear paragraphs? Yes
Is it written in an academic style? Yes
Is it directly related to the essay title? Yes
Does each paragraph include:
A clear topic sentence? Yes
Support/evidence from different sources? Yes
Relevant and accurate citations? Yes
Appropriate linking expressions- between sentences and
paragraphs?
Yes
Conclusion
Does it include a brief summary of the key ideas of the main
body?
Yes
Does it comment on these ideas? Yes
Does it link back to the thesis statement (key argument) in the
introduction?
Yes
Format and layout
Is there a cover/title page? Yes
Is line-spacing correct? Yes
Does the essay have page numbers? Yes
Is the correct font and size used? Yes
Is there a correctly formatted references list? Yes
Have at least 5 citations been included? Yes