*Example:
Lopez 1
Angela Lopez
Mr. McDonnell
World History, Per.-1
17 April 2014
CTA's Professional Writing Standards
1. All papers should have your name, teacher's name, class/period and date in the left hand corner of the first page
(*see example at the top of this page).
II. Typed:
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Double spaced for essays, reports, proposals, etc.
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Single spaced for business letters and memos
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Font is Times New Roman or Times like the font on this example
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Font size is 12 pt.
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Margins are one inch picture frame
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Indent new paragraphs 5 spaces
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Use black ink
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Spacing after periods should be consistent, one or two
III. No misspelled words
IV. Standard English and grammar
V. Proper citation: Whenever you use another person's words or ideas you must cite the source. See examples on the following pages or reference the MLA Handbook
VI. Papers that require a works cited page should follow the MLA Handbook