Style Format Sheet

Granada English Department

In today's world of technology, students must become proficient in using a word processor. Whether it be in college or the business world, computer skills have become mandatory; therefore, all major writing assignments will be typewritten or word processed. The following guidelines show what is considered normal and acceptable for all writing assignments. Your papers are expected to conform to them.

Failure to follow these guidelines will result in your paper being returned to be rewritten. Lateness penalties will apply to returned papers that don't meet the due date.

Printed/Typed Assignments

A. Paper -- use standard 8 1/2" x 11" computer or typing paper. If using tractor-feed computer paper, detach the feed edges before submitting your paper. Use only one side of the paper. Do not fold your paper.

B. Margins -- the standard margins are as follows: (usually these are the default margins on the printer)

Left margin -- 1 inch
Right margin -- 1 inch

Top margin (first page only) -- 1 1/2 inches

Top margin (succeeding pages) -- 1 inch

Bottom margin -- 1 inch

C. Spacing --

General -- spacing between lines is either "space and a half" or "double spaced."
Lengthy Quotes -- if a quote exceeds three (3) lines in length, it will be indented and single spaced with no quotation marks.

D. Font -- use the standard business font, Times, or use a font that resembles it. The correct size to use is 12 point. (This paper is printed in Times 12-point.)

E. Heading -- First page -- see the example below:

__________________________________________________



Your Name
Date assignment turned in
Class & Teacher's name


Title

(centered in 14 font - not bold and not underlined)

Start your essay here













Heading -- Following pages -- see the example below:

__________________________________________________

Your Name
Page number


Continue your essay here












F. Proofreading -- you should always proofread your essay before and after it is printed to catch mistakes in punctuation, usage, and format. If possible, have another person look your over paper.

G. Spell checking -- most word processors have a "spell check" program. Using it will eliminate most spelling errors; however, a spell checker is not perfect. Correct spelling of incorrectly-used words will not be detected.