Essay Checklist for Success Use this form as a check list for essays: · Is the paper double spaced? · Does the paper include a cover page with name and title? · Does the paper include headings to separate content areas? · Does the paper include page numbers? · Is there a clear discussion of the subject matter using your own writing? · Do the references that appear in the body of the paper also appear in the reference section of the paper? · Does the paper properly cite references? · Are the references from peer-reviewed research or reputable sources? · Has the paper been spell-checked? .