Typing Instructions
1. Points will be taken off for typing or spelling errors, grammatical errors, any of the "handy things to remember",
margins, font size, not following directions, etc.

2. Double-spaced (not triple-spaced); if it isn't, it's counted as an error, and I guess at how long the paper would be if it
had been spaced correctly.  If I estimate that it would have been short, I'll subtract points for it being short.

3. Twelve-point font, Times New Roman.  If it isn't, and it appears that you used a different size font or type face to increase the length of your paper, points will be taken off.

4. Margins should be about 1" all the way around.  I'm very flexible on this; I just don't want 3" margins!

5. Handy things to remember:

    a. In general, "effect" is a noun; "affect" is a verb.  Consult your dictionary.
      "What effect does rain have on crops?"  vs. "How does rain affect crops?"
      There are other meaning to these words, though.  For instance:
        "How can we effect change?" where 'effect' means 'bring about'; in this case 'effect' is a verb..
        "They all have flat affect," where 'affect' means 'emotion'; in this case 'affect' is a noun..
    b. It is "would have" not "would of."
    c. "A lot" is correct, "alot" is not.
    d. "Good" describes nouns; "well" describes verbs.
    e. Use "who" when referring to people and "that" when referring to things.
    f. Use complete sentences.  I also expect correct use of commas, semicolons, colons, and apostrophes.
    g. Do not use the "universal masculine."  Use 'he or she' or 's/he,' 'herself/himself,' etc.  Better yet,
    phrase your sentences so that it's not necessary to use 'she or he.'
    h. Indent paragraphs 5 spaces.  Do not skip lines between paragraphs.
    i. Use a dictionary.  Computer users may choose to use spellcheck.  If you do this, do NOT use it as a
    substitute for point 'h.'
    j. PROOFREAD!
6. If you have ANY questions about writing or would like help with writing your papers (or would like someone to
proofread your paper), I strongly encourage you to use the Writing Center (439-3713).  If you do, give yourself more than
1 hour before class.  They need time to read your paper; you need time to make the corrections.  (Ultimately, your paper is
your responsibility; if the writing center aides miss things, it's your responsibility.  Have your paper proofread by more
than one individual.)

7. Staple your paper; do NOT use folders or plastic binders.  I know they are supposed to make your paper look better, but
I find them annoying; they're cumbersome.

8. At the top of the first page put your name, your class time, and the date the paper is due, and, if different, the date the
paper was turned in.

9. Do not use a title page.
 

You're right.  This is not an English class.  One reason English classes exist is so that you'll be able to
write in classes like this.  You're a college student; I expect you to write like one.
 


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