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)
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 --
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:
________________________________________________(top of the page)___________________________________________________
Assignment Identification
Date assignment turned in
Class & Teacher's name
Block #
Title
(centered in 14 font - not bold and not underlined)
Start your essay here
Heading -- Following pages -- see the example below:
________________________________________________(top of the page)___________________________________________________
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.