1. Use white, loose-leaf paper that has not been torn from its holder.
2. Use blue or black ink, write within the margins of the paper.
3. Write only on every other line.
4. Write your heading above the title in the upper, right-hand corner to the left of the margin.
5. Write the title on the second blue line. .
6. Write nothing on the last line or on the back of the paper.
7. Write your last name and page number in the upper right-hand corner, again to the left of the margin for all pages after the first.
1. In order to receive credit for an assignment, be sure that you read and follow all directions. If you do not understand the directions, ask for clarification. Failure to follow directions equals failure to earn credit. This applies to each individual part of the assignment.
2. All work must be done in ink—blue or black only. No exceptions. There will be no credit for pencil copies.
3. All work must include heading (name, class, date) placed in the upper right corner on three separate “lines.” See Manuscript Form.
4. All work must have a title (name of assignment, text page number, etc.).
5. Use standard size white notebook paper for all assignments. The three notebook holes must be intact or repaired. Work done on wirebound notebook paper or on notebook paper that has been folded will not be accepted.
6.Writing that is sloppy, extremely large, or extremely small is not acceptable. Work that is too large, too small, or sloppily written will be returned to you to recopy. Such work is due the very next day! Be sure to turn both copies back in (best on top), or you will receive no credit.
The beginning of this year is one of big changes for you and for me. You are starting new classes and meeting new teachers. I am meeting new students and getting to know them. We will also be using a whole new set of English III standards from the state that should prepare students more effectively for the future. These standards include language, communication, writing, logic, media, research, reading informational text, and reading literature.
Each school year is a brand new start. We all leave the old stuff (not the old learning) behind and start with a clean slate.
I am looking forward to getting to know each and every one of you.
All essay final drafts must be done according to this format to receive credit.
Use good manuscript form if you are writing by hand.
• Use blue or black ink.
• Write on clean, white, loose-leaf paper.
• Write on every other line.
• Do not write on the back of the paper.
• Do not write on the last line of the paper.
• Write within the margins.
If you are word processing, follow these guidelines:
• Use 1″ margins.
• Double-space your paper, but do not add an additional line between paragraphs.
• Use a standard business font such as Arial or Times New Roman. The font size must be 12 point.
Your paper must have an appropriate title.
Your paper must have a correct heading and correct initials and page numbers.