English Department’s

Manuscript Guidelines: Preparing Essays and Papers

Paper Requirements

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Use standard size typing paper (8½ X 11 / 20-24 lb.) with clean edges Type or write final drafts in black or blue ink Use only one side of the paper Double-space

Other requirements

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Indent paragraphs 5 spaces

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Keep corrections neat and to a minimum

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Number pages in upper right hand corner preceded by your last name

Title Pages

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Include name, class/section, upper left hand corner OR Include title page (see Lester p. 210 for sample) See http://faculty.elgin.edu/sdye/co

Additional Materials (according to your instructor’s requirements)

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Include any additional pages or sections (table of contents, outline, works cited page, appendices) Include edited rough draft, reader/peer response sheet(s), and any other pre-writing materials Use folders or manila envelopes

Finishing Touches

Staple or paper clip pages (with final draft on top) when turning them in