INSTRUCTIONS FOR WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS
The purpose of
written assignments in this course is to provide you with an opportunity to
present your ideas and analyses in written form. One of the most important skills that
employers and graduate school programs look for is the ability of that
individual to write effectively.
Demonstrated competence in written form enables you to convey positive
impressions of your abilities and a strong sense of professionalism. It is, therefore, important that you
write your papers, reports, etc.
well.
The following is a
list of guidelines for you to use in writing your papers:
1.
All written
work must be typed and double-spaced.
The margins of the papers should be set at 1” on right and left, and 1.5”
from the top and 1” from the bottom of the page.
2.
Paragraphs
are to be indented 5 spaces; no extra lines between
paragraphs.
3.
Your papers
should have the 3 main parts—introduction, body, and the
summary.
4.
Proper
spelling, grammar and punctuation are essential. Do not use slang words or
phrases. The APA Guidelines or MLA Guidelines can assist you in proper usage (you can find these resources in the library).
Make sure you use grammar and spell check to verify your work before submitting
it to me. This is a very good tool to
use, and it will be your friend.
5.
Any direct
quotations require quotation marks with the proper citation. If you quote someone else’s work and do
not cite it properly, it is PLAGARISM! If you take someone else’s ideas
and use them as your own, give them the proper credit (i.e., cite
it).
6.
All written
work will require a cover sheet with the following: Assignment title, your name, the course
name, and the date
7.
All written assignments will be submitted online according to the instructions
provided on the syllabus.