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Communication and Document Formatting . BCS-BE-2: The student produces written communications that utilize proper tone, grammar, and bias-free language. Academic Standard: ELA10W1 (a) Establishes a clear, distinctive perspective and maintains a consistent tone and focus throughout.
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Communication and Document Formatting BCS-BE-2: The student produces written communications that utilize proper tone, grammar, and bias-free language. Academic Standard: ELA10W1 (a) Establishes a clear, distinctive perspective and maintains a consistent tone and focus throughout. Essential Question: How do you format a formal MLA report? Why is it important to proofread any document?
Report • There are many different acceptable ways to format a report • Formatting depends upon the type and reason for report • Examples are: • Academic report • Technical report
Academic Report Formatting • Use default margins (don’t change margins) • Change line spacing to double (entire document DS) • Four headings at the top left margin • Student’s name • Teacher’s name • Class or Subject • Date • Title of Report (Initial Caps) • Indent the first sentence in each paragraph by pressing the Tab key