Formatting rules for writing assignments

Your paper must
  • be typewritten or computer printed;
  • be double spaced (except for long quotes);
  • have 1 inch margins on all sides;
  • be printed in a 12 point font;
  • have citations where appropriate;
  • be proofread and spell-checked—there is no excuse for papers with spelling errors;
  • have numbered pages;
  • be stapled;
  • be entirely your own, original work;
  • have your name and word count on the first page.
Your paper must not
  • skip a line between paragraphs;
  • use any color ink other than black (except for images);
  • use a decorative typeface (recommended typefaces are Arial, Lucida Sans Unicode, and Georgia).