Assignment Guidelines

For all assignments (unless otherwise specified) you should use the following guidelines:

• Use a concept map or outline to plan your report/project (Inspiration, Publisher, etc.)
• Use a font that is 11 or 12 point
• Use either Cambria, Garamond or Trebuchet
• Spacing should be 1.5 spaces or double spaced
• Margin should be 1 inch on all sides
• A footer should be inserted on each page with student name, project title, page x of y (see example on the bottom of this page) Font must be one of the above listed fonts and should be 9 or 10 point
• All sources will be cited using MLA style with a Works Cited page at the end of your report (www.ncwiseowl.org – high school zone – citation maker)
• Use correct spelling and grammar.
• All sentences should contain one coherent thought
• Avoid the use of “slang” language
• Handwritten assignments should be LEGIBLE and double spaced in black pen or in pencil. Mistakes that can not be erased should have one line through the stricken section. Every effort should be made to make the assignment digital, not in handwriting.
• No assignments will be accepted with the ragged edge out of a notebook (either use regular notebook paper or trim the edges before turning in
• Assignments submitted in something other than black ink, pencil, or typewritten will be returned to the student to recopy.
• Use www.turnitin.com, log in and submit your paper under the correct assignment.