Review your research paper and make sure you are ready to turn it in. Remember the assignment specifics below. Portfolio Topic: Write a Research Portfolio about the impact of a lifestyle practice on people’s lives and then use the information in the research paper to create a slideshow presentation (or on an alternate topic as assigned by your teacher). Revising and Editing Checklists: Make sure you have used the Revising Checklist and Editing Checklist to strengthen your writing. Rubric: Use the Research and Presentation Portfolio Rubric to make sure you are meeting all the goals of the portfolio. CheckMyWork: Remember to submit your own work. You can use CheckMyWork to make sure your work is original. Now select Upload Files to upload the final draft of your research paper to the Drop Box. (22 points)

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It sounds like you're in the final steps of preparing your research paper and portfolio project. Below are some tips to ensure your submission meets the assignment specifics and rubric requirements:

Final Review Checklist

  1. Content Check:

    • Have you clearly articulated the impact of the chosen lifestyle practice on people's lives?
    • Is your thesis statement clear and well-defined?
    • Have you backed up your claims with relevant and credible sources?
    • Does your paper have a clear introduction, body, and conclusion?
  2. Revising Checklist:

    • Have you reviewed your paper for clarity and coherence?
    • Are your ideas logically organized and easy to follow?
    • Have you eliminated any unnecessary words or jargon?
    • Have you ensured that you transition smoothly between paragraphs and sections?
  3. Editing Checklist:

    • Have you proofread your paper for spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors?
    • Have you checked for proper formatting according to your teacher's guidelines (font, margins, spacing)?
    • Are all citations and references formatted correctly?
    • Have you included a bibliography or works cited page?
  4. Presentation Preparation:

    • Have you created a slideshow that summarizes the key points from your research paper?
    • Is the presentation visually engaging, utilizing images, bullet points, and concise text?
    • Have you practiced your presentation to ensure smooth delivery?
  5. CheckMyWork:

    • Make sure your final work is original and not copied from other sources.
    • Use the CheckMyWork tool to confirm the originality of your paper.

Final Submission Steps

  • Make sure your final draft is saved in the correct file format as required by your teacher (e.g., PDF, Word).
  • Double-check the naming convention for the file, if specified.
  • Go to the submission platform and locate the Drop Box.
  • Upload your final draft and ensure that a confirmation message appears after the upload is complete.

By following this checklist, you should be well-prepared to submit a strong research paper and presentation. Best of luck!