College Papers

1. College Papers How to format your papers

2. Font Choice • Times New Roman • Ariel • Courier • Write in 12 point size

3. Paper Format • Must be typed • 3 cm margins all the way around • Double spaced • Name/ID number at the top left • Title centered in the middle of the first line

4. Chana Garrett 200812345 My Rescued Friend When I first brought my cat home from the Humane Society she was a mangy, pitiful animal. She was so thin that you could count her vertebrae just by looking at her. Apparently she was declawed by her previous owners, then abandoned or lost. Since she couldn't hunt, she nearly starved. Not only that, but she had an abscess on one hip. The vets at the Humane Society had drained it, but it was still scabby and without fur. She had a terrible cold, too. She was sneezing and sniffling and her meow was just a hoarse squeak. And she'd lost half her tail somewhere. Instead of tapering gracefully, it had a bony knob at the end.

5. Paragraphs • Should be indented 5 spaces (or hit the “tab” button once)

6. Formatting • Do not underline • Do not bold • Do not put words in ALL CAPITALS • Do not italicize unless you are mentioning a book, movie, or play • Do not add any 1superscripted numbers

7. Spell check! • Please use the spell check function! • There is no reason for any spelling errors • Chldrn • Inspirasion • Firt of all

8. Punctuation • End each sentence with a period. • Use a space after each period and comma • Do not use exclamation points! • Use “quotation marks” sparingly • Commas come directly after a word • Do not use semicolons (;) to keep sentences going on and on

9. Correct Mrs. Garrett wants her students to learn how to use punctuation marks correctly. She hopes this lesson will teach them that. In fact, she hopes that her students will use punctuation correctly from now on. When her students write a paragraph, they should know where to put commas. They can use semicolons when necessary; however, they should use them sparingly and correctly. They must capitalize the first letter of each sentence and they should check their spelling. If they do not do this correctly next time, Mrs. Garrett will take more points off and they will not pass.

10. Incorrect Mrs. Garrett wants her students to learn how to use punctuasion marks correclty.She hopes this lesson will teach them that. In fact , she hopes that her students will use punctuation corrctly from now on . when her students write a paragraph , they should know where to put commas . They can use semicolons when necessary ; however , they should use them sparingly and correctly ; They must capitalize the firt letter of each sentence; and they sholud check their spelling . if they do not do this , correctly next time,mrs. Garrett will take more points off and they will not pass .

11. Besides • Let’s go to the store. I need to buy milk. Besides, we have an hour free before we have to leave, so it is better to get this task done now. • Let’s go to the store. I need to buy milk. Also, let’s stop by the dry cleaners and pick up my suit. • Only use “besides” when you are adding more information to a previously stated point. Do not use “besides” when you are stating a new point.

12. Writing numbers • Write out any number 1 - 10 • One, two, three…. • For 11 and above, you can use numerals. • Correct: • There are three ways parents most often show their love to a child. • Incorrect: • There are 3 ways parents most often show their love to a child.

13. Always use complete sentences • First, understanding. • This is NOT A SENTENCE! • First, a parent must understand his child.

14. Watch your transitions • What’s more • This is not appropriate for academic writing • Replace with “Furthermore” or “Moreover” • Last but not the least • This is a cliché, it is overused and it is not mature • Replace with “Lastly” or “Finally” • In a word • Unless you are following this with just ONE word, don’t use it! • Replace with “In conclusion” or even better, just conclude!

15. Words to avoid • Harmony • Success • Something • Daily life • The society

16. Your support must SUPPORT • You must trust your children. Only when you trust them will they succeed in life. • Every child should be cherished. In this way, they will live a more harmonious life. • When a child is in trouble, you should listen to them. If you listen to them, they will learn to succeed next time.

17. Outlines Can I do them any way I want? NO!

18. Outline Format • Praise • Gives a child confidence • Motivates them to continue learning • Understand • Helps a parent relate to their child • Builds a good relationship • Kiss • Expresses love in a tangible way • Physical touch is needed for proper development

19. His/Her - what to do? • Only when you allow him/her to make his/her own mistakes will he/she learn from them. If he/she learns to do things on his/her own, then he/she will eventually become an independent man/woman. • Only when you allow children to make their own mistakes will they learn from them. If they learn to do things on their own, then they will eventually become an independent person.