Why is it important for the appearance of our papers to make a good rst
impression? What can we do to make sure the appearance of our papers is
appropriate for the audience and the subject matter?
I like to compare the appearance of a paper with our appearance when we go on a
job interview. It's a good way to do a self-check for your paper, too. Once it's done,
visit this analogy and ask: Is this paper ready for prime time? Or did I stop caring two
hours ago and just want to turn it in?#Am I going to the job interview in a dirty t-shirt
by turning in this paper now?#
Time management comes into play here, too. If the paper is due and not dressed
appropriately, backtrack through your process and gure out how to add more time
to it. Do you need to add time researching, drafting, revising, editing?#Honing your
timing now will help ensure your success on your four-year journey through
university.
