This is the part where you polish your work and make it look good. Often part of the paper's grade is based on formatting. A little bit of attention to detail will help keep you from losing points in this area.

Formatting Checklist

• Review your teacher's formatting requirements.
• Font: Did your teacher ask for a specific font or type of font? If not, "Times" is usually a good choice. Usually you should stick to a "print" font. Avoid, "script" or calligraphy-style fonts.
• Size: Did your teacher specify a font size'! If not, "12 point" is usually a safe bet.
• If your teacher didn't say whether the paper should be single or double-spaced, "1.5" spacing is often a good choice.
• Margins: Usually stick with one inch left, right, top and bottom, unless your teacher specifies something else.
• Page Numbering: Include your last name and the page number on the top right comer all pages, unless your teacher directs differently.
• Title: Have a title on the first page.
• Heading! Title Page: Include your name, the date, the class and the period on either a title page or a heading on the first page. Follow your teacher's specifications.
• Other: Did your teacher want you to attach a rubric or other information'? If so, make sure to remember to do this.

Oh! Those Evil Computers! If you are e-mailing the paper to yourself or are printing on a different computer, check the spacing and punctuation to make sure nothing was changed.