Discussion N

The top of the paper needs:

Student name

Date of submission or writing

Course name

Title of the paper

It is recommended the paper identification information be placed at the top right. What matters is the information is present. Example:

The paper should be set with one-inch margins all around

12-point font sans serif or serif, no decorative fonts. Recommended—but not mandatory—fonts include: Serif family (Times New Roman, Book Antiqua, Minion Pro), Sans Serif family (Calibri, Arial, Verdana)

Double spacing lines is preferred but not required

Grammar/Spelling

General spelling, grammar, and punctuation expectations apply. The focus of the writing must address the issues raised by the prompt, emphasized in the rubric, and the learning objective(s) covered by the writing task

The serial comma is expected (example: word, word, word, and word)

Double-spacing after sentences is discouraged

Sources

Students are expected to use citations, including in-text citations as needed. The guidelines are:

In Text

At the end of the portion needing the in-text citation, the citation is in parentheses and gives enough information to find the reference in the reference list.

Reference Citation

Enough information is present that the instructor can locate the citation. There is no requirement for a particular order of items, items to include, etc. If the instructor can reasonably locate the reference, it is acceptable.

Plagiarism

Plagiarism is not acceptable. Instructors should follow the academic policy on plagiarism. Egregious examples of plagiarism or repetitive plagiarism will be referred to the student’s dean for additional evaluation.