War Canvas Checklist Document
War Canvas Checklist
Artists Respond to WWII Research Paper
Student Writer:
Peer Reviewer:
Revision Protocol
Authors: Complete the Self column. Check every box that you are confident in. If a box is unchecked, you have more work to do!
Reviewers: Read the draft twice. Check the Peer column only if the paper truly meets the "Exemplary" standard from our rubric.
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| Arguable Thesis | | |
Does the claim specifically address how the artist responded to WWII? Is it a claim, not just a fact?
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Minimal Biographical Sketch
Includes the artist's location during WWII and their personal treatment/involvement without overwhelming the analysis.
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Analysis Over Summary
The paper clearly explains how evidence proves the thesis rather than just summarizing the artist's life or work.
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| II. Evidence & Sourcing |
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Evidence Count (8+ Pieces)
Includes at least 8 strong pieces of evidence (quotes or specific artistic details) to prove the claim.
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Required Source Types
3 NY Times articles and at least 1 printed source (book/physical journal) are present in the paper.
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MLA In-Text Citations
All quotes are integrated smoothly with context and followed by correct parenthetical citations.
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| III. Organization & Mechanics |
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Unity & Coherence
Each paragraph has a clear topic sentence that supports the thesis, and the structure is logical.
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MLA Format & Length
TNR 12pt, Double Spaced, 4-page minimum (Standard), and a separate Works Cited page.
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Honors-Specific Checklist
Required for Honors Sections Only
5-Page Minimum
Roughly 1,250 words total.
7 Total Sources
Includes one additional high-quality source.
Reviewer Summary
Greatest Strength of the Paper:
Most Urgent Revision Needed:
Evidence Check:
Tally quotes found while reading:
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Mechanics Check
Sentence Variety
Spelling/Punctuation
Academic Tone
English II / World History Final Paper Due: March 27, 2026