Manuscript Guidelines: Preparing Essays and Papers English Department’s Manuscript Guidelines: Preparing Essays and Papers

Paper Requirements Use standard size typing paper (8½ X 11 / 20-24 lb.) with clean edges Type or write final drafts in black or blue ink Use only one side of the paper Double-space

Other requirements Indent paragraphs 5 spaces Keep corrections neat and to a minimum Number pages in upper right hand corner preceded by your last name

Title Pages Include name, class/section, date, and instructor’s name in upper left hand corner OR Include title page (see Lester p. 210 for sample) See http://faculty.elgin.edu/sdye/coursepage.html

Additional Materials (according to your instructor’s requirements) Include any additional pages or sections (table of contents, outline, works cited page, appendices) Include edited rough draft, reader/peer response sheet(s), and any other pre-writing materials Use folders or manila envelopes

Staple or paper clip pages (with final draft on top) Finishing Touches Staple or paper clip pages (with final draft on top) when turning them in