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Final Checklist

Use the following checklist to ensure that your text is ready for submission to World Libraries

My introductory text quickly engages readers’ interest because it does one of the following:

• Tells a short tale that leads to the main point;
• Immediately surprises readers with new information; or
• Presents about three short ideas or examples, and then summarizes their significance in one sentence.

I have made my text as concise as possible while maintaining its logic and completeness. Each word I have included is essential. (Refer to Writing Tips for further information.)

I have formatted the text according to World Libraries’ stated requirements.

I have avoided dull language by using lively verbs where appropriate and specific examples with clear references to time, size, etc. (Refer to Writing Tips for further information.)

My entire document is consistent with World Libraries’ stated style guidelines. (Refer to Style Guidelines for further information.)

All of my references, bibliographic notes, endnotes, and/or footnotes are consistent throughout the document and meet World Libraries’ stated requirements. (Refer to References and Citations for further information.)

I have included a succinct abstract that clearly states my paper’s fundamental findings and conclusions. The abstract meets World Libraries’ stated requirements. (Refer to Submission Guidelines for further information.)

My text has been proofread carefully more than once to eliminate all inaccuracies in fact, word choice, spelling, and grammar. (Refer to Writing Tips for further information.)