Wednesday, September 07, 2005

Carnegie Standards for Written Work

All major assignments should contain the following:

Heading: Must be in the upper right hand corner

Last name, First name
Subject
Class Period
Date

Titles: All assignments should have a title. Center the title on the first line. Skip one space after the title before you begin to write.

Typed Papers:
  1. Size of type - 12 or 14 point

  2. Font - Helvetica, Times Roman, Bookman Old Style, Arial, or Garamond

  3. Margins - One inch all around

  4. Spacing - Double spaced

  5. Paragraphing - Indent five spaces for each paragraph

  6. Title - Centered near the top of the paper

  7. Ink - black

  8. Paper - White, unlined

Handwritten Papers:
  1. Writing - Blue or black ink only

  2. Margins - Use the margin on the left side of paper and leave a one-inch margin on the right side.

  3. Legibility - Write carefully and space accurately so that your handwriting is readable. Cursive writing preferred.

  4. Title - Centered on the first line.
5. Paper - White, lined. smooth edges, holes on the left

If you have more than one page, staple the pages together in the upper left-hand corner or secure in a clear folder.

Cover Page if Required:

  1. Should contain the title of the assignment.

  2. Should be neatly typed or written in ink.

  3. If handwritten, letters should be spaced correctly and on a straight line.

  4. Drawings or designs should be neat, creative and colorful.

  5. Name, subject, period and date should be at the bottom right hand corner.

  6. Use unlined paper.

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