Here are the directions for how to format your FINAL DRAFT.

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Final Draft Style Sheet

Unless your teacher gives you different directions, please follow this format whenever you complete a writing assignment for AC language arts.

1.  Type the paper.  If you do not have a computer, then write your paper in BLUE or BLACK ink on one side of the paper only.

2.  Double-space your paper.  (Set line spacing to “2” or “double” for a computer. Do NOT hit the “enter” key to double space. Only hit the enter key when you are ready to begin a new paragraph.) If you are writing your paper, write on every other line.

3.  When you type your paper, the margins should be 1″ on all four sides of the paper.

4.  Use 12-point type.  Acceptable fonts are manuscript fonts like Times New Roman, Arial, Courier, Comic Sans, etc.

5.  Use white, 8″ X 11″ paper only.

6.  Indent each paragraph 1/2″. (For a computer, set tab to .5” if necessary.)

7.  Your paper should be justified on the left margin only.

8.  Instead of using a title page, type your name, your teacher’s name, course name, and date on separate lines of the first page, beginning flush with the top left margin. Center your title on page one. Do not underline it; do not put it in quotation marks; do not put it in all caps; do not place it in bold letters; and do not place it in italics.

9.  Your paper should be free of all visible errors.  Proofread carefully.  If you are handwriting your paper and discover a mistake, place one line through the incorrect word  and write the correct word neatly right above the mistake.

10.  Staple your final draft in the top-left hand corner of the page. Other papers such as rough drafts, grading rubric, etc. will be paper-clipped to the final draft.  Do not place your paper in any type of folder or binder unless your teacher instructs you to do so.