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Format checklist

All papers should be prepared as follows:

Use Microsoft Word (not Works!)
Give the file a  name with no punctuation or symbols.  You may use the underscore, like this:  essay_one.
Place a heading at the top of the first page that gives your name, class and time, date submitted.  
Separate cover pages are not necessary.
Double space
1 inch margins all around
Normal font face and size; black color
Indent first line of each paragraph; no extra lines between paragraphs.
Give your paper a title
As a general rule, omit graphics.
For source citations, use footnotes rather than endnotes.