Term Paper Writing

Indent the first line of paragraphs and footnotes, the second and subsequent lines of a bibliography item (hanging indention), and block quotations 1.5 cm (.6”). Only block quotations are indented as a unit. Except for the 1.5 cm indention of the paragraph's first line, do not indent the text under a subheading.

Headings and Text

The title and all page headings should be centered on a new page 5 cm (2”) from the top edge with important words in the title and page headings capitalized. Leave three line spaces (3 cm) between a heading and the next line. Subheadings may be centered on the page or may begin at the left margin and should be underlined to distinguish them from the text.

If the paper contains more than one level of subheadings http://time4essay.net/ such as would result from following an outline style, vary the style of the subheadings at each level within the limits described above. Leave one blank line space (1 cm) above a subheading. The text should be written on consecutive lines without leaving blank lines. A 4 cm line beginning at the left margin divides the text from the footnotes.

One blank line (1 cm) should be left between the line and the text. The footnote may start on the line immediately following the drawn line. The footnote number should be written above the line, both in the text and footnote. Do not leave a blank line between individual footnotes if there are more than one footnote at the bottom of a page. A sentence may begin at the bottom of a page and continue on the next page. A word should not be divided (hyphenated) with part on the bottom of the page and the rest of the word on the next page.

Within a page of text a word may be hyphenated. Always check the dictionary for correct word division. Do not divide a word if it can be left whole by going into the margin with one or two letters, or by leaving a bit of space at the end of the line and writing it on the next line. Page numbers should be placed according to the roles for the typewritten paper.

Keep in mind that consistency of form throughout the paper is most important. Very slight deviations from the suggested margin and space dimensions will not be noticed if the paper is cleanly and carefully constructed. 24 Proofread the final handwritten copy of the paper. Excessive correction on a page may require that a page be rewritten.