Typing and Formatting a Formal Writing Assignment

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Simple Guidelines for Typing and Formatting an Assignment

​All typed assignments must be in 12 PT Times New Roman or Times font.  If that is not available on your computer, you may also use Helvetica. Your paper should be double spaced and have 1" margins.  On the top left of your paper, you should have your first and last name, class period, date and description of assignment.  If your paper requires a title, it should be centered.

The only color appropriate is black ink.

If you do not have a computer at home for a typed assignment, there are a couple of options for you.  You can go to the public library and use their equipment free of charge.  You can also make arrangements to stay after school with Mrs. Pearson to use one of her 6 classroom computers for your assignment.