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Rules of Formal Writing

Rules of Formal Writing. How to sound smarter than you are. Provide a title page (see next slide as example, be sure to double space items) Double space 12 pt font size (14 for Mrs. Alexandre) Times New Roman Standard margins. Number pages after the first

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Rules of Formal Writing

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  1. Rules of Formal Writing How to sound smarter than you are

  2. Provide a title page (see next slide as example, be sure to double space items) Double space 12 pt font size (14 for Mrs. Alexandre) Times New Roman Standard margins Number pages after the first Word counts do not include title page, references or appendices Be consistent Format

  3. The Moral Economy of the English Crowd: Price Fixing Riots of the Late Middle Ages By: Cam Stone For: Prof. Frink HWC 3M January 20, 2009 Thorold Secondary School

  4. Use proper paragraphs Clearly state your position or thesis Use transitions Be clear with your antecedents Use a thesaurus Include details and specific information Be precise with your vocabulary Refer to people by their last name Be consistent with your verb tenses Use complete sentences Stay in “formal” voice Style

  5. The “Do Not” List • No contractions (can’t, won’t …) • No personal pronouns (I, you, we …) • No slang, sloppy language, swearing • No brackets • No short forms (common acronyms are acceptable after identifying – NASA) • Do not use the words: a lot, alot, nice, happy, sad, things, stuff…

  6. Numbers • In general, use numerals if it is more than two words • Use numerals for the following: dates, addresses • Never start a sentence with a numeral • Use words for ages

  7. General Information • Start first page about six single lines lower than other pages • Names and acronyms: use full form first and last name thereafter • Edit your work!!! • Explain your evidence!!! • Relate all evidence to your position or thesis!!!

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