Quality+Work+Standards

Quality Work Standards
(For Written Work) 1. When handing in your written work, use a full-sized sheet of regular white, lined paper or clear white paper (if typing.) Legal paper, half-sheets, stationery, note paper, etc. are not acceptable for school assignments. Be sure the holes are on the left when you begin to write. Double space if you type. 2. Carefully cut any fringes from the sides of notebook paper. 3. Write your first and last names, the class and period, and the date on three imaginary lines in the upper right-hand corner of your paper. Your name should be on the top line. 4. Use titles on all work. Center the title on the top line of the paper. Capitalize this properly (first, last, and main words.) Do not underline or use quotation marks on it, unless your paper’s title is also the title of the publication. Skip the line below the title before starting the body of your writing. 5. Use proper margins – sides, top, bottom. Write all the way from one margin line to the other, indenting each new paragraph properly. (Do not write on the very bottom edge of the piece of paper.) When numbering, write on the left-hand side of the margin line. 6. Strive to use reasonably correct grammar and spelling. 7. Avoid shortcut symbols. (i.e. do not use “&” for “and” or “w/” for “with”.) 8. In the body of your writing, use words for numbers under ten, except in dates, time, and dollar figures. If a sentence begins with a number, use the word form. 9. Neatness is important, Erase carefully do not leave scribbles or sloppiness anywhere on your paper. The use of correction fluid when needed is acceptable. 10. Use only the front side of the paper for final copies. 11. Use only blue or black ink when typing or handwriting. The use of other colors is not acceptable for final work handed in. 12. Always take the time to do your best work.