Assignment 1 Checklist: WUC203/03 Writing Skills, May 2021 Semester

This document presents a detailed checklist for students undertaking WUC203/03 Writing Skills for University Studies Assignment 1. The checklist meticulously outlines all the necessary components for a successful essay submission, including the completion of an outline template, the inclusion of a clear thesis statement and topic sentences, the provision of at least three relevant and elaborated supporting details for each body paragraph, the restatement of the thesis in the conclusion, the writing of a full six-paragraph essay, the incorporation of four citations adhering to APA 7th edition style, and the inclusion of four relevant references also following APA 7th edition style. It also emphasizes the importance of accuracy in vocabulary, sentence structure, spelling, and grammar, the inclusion of a separate references page, the attachment of the assignment declaration form, adherence to the required word count (800-1200 words), proper formatting (double-spaced, Times Roman font 12, justified alignment), and the combination of the outline and essay into a single Word document. Furthermore, it provides reminders about the essay pattern for a classification and problem-solution essay and the importance of choosing relevant supporting details and including in-text citations and references. The checklist is designed to help students ensure they meet all the assignment's requirements and submit a well-structured, properly cited, and grammatically correct essay.