Essay checklist
Form

Is the essay written with correct spelling, correct punctuation and fitting expression?
Does the essay use effective academic language?
Is the word limit adhered to and used befittingly?
Is the referencing appropriate and relevant?
Is there a well-presented bibliography with properly cited references?

Structure and organisation
1. Are the introduction and conclusion clear, succinct and relevant?
2. Does the essay organise its paragraphs in a logical and cohesive way?
3. Is each paragraph structured in a logical and coherent way?
4. Are there appropriate links between the paragraphs, introduction and conclusion?
5. Does the essay present a clear contention or argument?
Theory and case study
Theoretical understanding and explanation

Does the essay use appropriate theories within the course to support the contention of the

essay?

Does the essay present an adequate understanding and correct explanation of the theories?
Are the theories applied in a relevant and effective manner?
Does the essay appropriately apply the theories to support the main contention?

Case study and analysis

Does the essay include a relevant case study or example?
Does the essay explain the case study succinctly and sufficiently?
Does the essay present critical analysis of the case study?
Does the essay demonstrate logical reasonings of the premises?

Soundness and originality

Is the analysis relevant and sound?
Does the analysis and explanation support a valid contention or

argument?

Does the essay demonstrate originality in its contention, analysis,

theoretical application or the use of case study?

Does the essay present interesting contention, analysis, theoretical

explanation or the use of case study?