First & Last Name

Period

Assignment Name

Word Count

Date

Typing Format

When submitting typed papers, use this format unless otherwise advised. Correctly done, your paper will look something like this. Do make sure that only the title is on "center" alignment, and your body paragraphs are aligned "left."

Your paper should include a heading as shown above (don't forget the word count!). Give your paper a strong title, and center it above the text on the first page. Always double-space the body of the paper. Also, use a simple font for the body in 10-pt. or 12-pt. size: no italics, shadowing, or handwriting fonts. Remember: keep the FONT PLAIN and the WRITING EXCITING. The only place you might try a fancy font is the title--but be sure it's easily readable.

Leave ample margins (about one inch) around all sides of the paper. If you have multiple pages, number and staple them together in the upper left hand corner. CLOSELY examine your work before submitting: this means re-reading to inspect for errors of all kinds. If requested, attach rough draft/s to the back of the final paper.

With most compositions, it is helpful to have a title that is unique to your personal topic. This should be centered above your first paragraph of text. Do include the assignment name (what the teacher calls the assignment – it will be the same for everyone) in the heading.

In manuscripts, as in your personal appearance, remember: put your best foot forward. First impressions do matter.