Clearly indicate where source material begins and ends. Conclusions Don't raise new points in your conclusions. Conclude the whole paper, and indicate how the entire argument works together to prove your thesis. Title Have one. Make it interesting.
First impressions are important.
Some of you are very good thinkers who write very convoluted, horribly awkward sentences. Look for twisted, convoluted sentences. Avoid overly complex sentences. Actually, I'm a big fan of simple, clear sentences that use language really used by human beings. Read it out loud.