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Writing standards requirements

� Include page numbers.

� Use 1-inch margins.

� Use numerals (1, 2, 3, and so on) or spell out numbers (one, two, three, and so on).

� Double space body text in the assignment.

� Use consistent 12-point font.

� Use section headings to divide separate content areas. Center the section headings on the

page, be consistent, and include at least two section headings in the assignment.

� Include the assignment title, your name, course title, your professor’s name, and the date of

submission on a separate page (first page of submission).

� Use appropriate language and be concise.

� Write in active voice when possible. Find tips here.

� Use spelling/grammar check and proofread to keep work error free.

� Choose a point of view (first, second, or third person) as required by assignment guidelines.

� Provide credible sources to support your ideas/work when required. Find tips here.

� Cite sources throughout your work when you borrow someone else’s words or ideas.

� Don’t forget: Cite and add your textbook to the Source List if used as a source.

� Include a Sources List when the assignment requires research or if you cite the textbook.

� Type “Sources” centered horizontally on the first line of the Source List page.

� Record the sources that you used in your assignment in a numbered list (see Giving Credit to

Authors and Sources section).

Use consistent 12-point font.

� Include appropriate images or media links that connect directly to discussion topic/content.

� Use appropriate language and be concise.

� Write in active voice when possible. Find tips here.

� Use spelling/grammar check and proofread to keep work error free.

� Provide credible sources to support your ideas/work when required. Find tips here.

� Cite sources throughout your discussion response when you borrow someone else’s words or

ideas.

� Cite quotes and paraphrases correctly: Include the source number in parentheses after the

body text where quotation or paraphrasing occurs.

� Don’t forget: Cite and add your textbook to the Sources List if used as a source.

� Type the word “Sources” at the end of your post, and below that include a list of any sources

that you cited.

� Number all sources in the order they appear.

Option #1: Paraphrasing

Rewording Source Information in Your Own Words

· Rephrase source information in your own words. Avoid

repeating the same words of the author.

· Remember, you cannot just replace words from the original

sentence.

· Add the author’s last name and a number to the end of your

paraphrase as a citation (which will be the same on your

Source List).

 Examples

ORIGINAL SOURCE

“Writing at a college level requires informed research.”

PARAPHRASING

As Harvey wrote, when writing a paper for higher

education, it is critical to research and cite sources (1).

When writing a paper for higher education, it is

imperative to research and cite sources (Harvey, 1).

Option #2: Quoting

Citing Another Person’s Work Word-for-Word

· Place quotation marks at the beginning and end of quoted

information.

· Limit quotes to two or fewer sentences (approximately 25

words) at a time.

· Do not start a sentence with a quotation.

· Introduce and explain quotes within the context of your

paper.

· Add the author’s last name and a number to the end of the

quote as a citation (which will be the same on your Source

List).

 Examples

ORIGINAL SOURCE

“Writing at a college level requires informed research.”

QUOTING

Harvey wrote in his book, “Writing at a college level

requires informed research” (1).

Many authors agree, “Writing at a college level

requires informed research” (Harvey, 1