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Head each paper in the following manner:
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First and Last Name |
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Title (centered on the first line) |
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The first line of each paragraph should be indented one |
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inch and the second line should begin at the margin line. |
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Capitalize the first word of the title and all other words in the title except a, an, the, and connecting words.
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Use only white paper, 8 1/2" X 11". Neatly trim spiral notebook paper.
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Double space typed material on 8 1/2" X 11" unlined white paper. Computer usage: use a 12 point font, do not use all capital letters; choose an easy to read font and stay with same font throughout the paper.
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Write neatly, clearly, and legibly. Soiled or crumpled papers are not acceptable.
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Write on only one side of the paper and use pencil for rough drafts and blue or black ink for final drafts.
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Write close to the margin line on the left. Leave a one-inch margin on the right and at the bottom of the page.
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Indent all paragraphs uniformly- one inch if handwritten or five spaces if typewritten.
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Do not use the sign "&" or the abbreviation "etc." (It is better to avoid abbreviations).
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Divide a word only at the end of a syllable. Words of one syllable may not be divided.
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Always write in complete sentences.
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Always re-read written work and correct errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, and sentence structure before turning it in.
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Rewrite pages which are not neat because of corrections or erasures.
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If an assignment is longer than one page, number the pages beginning with page two.
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