Page Formatting:

• All papers must be typed.  A word processor is strongly suggested (use the spell checker).  .
• Text must be double-spaced, Times or Times Roman 12 point font, with 1.25" left/right margins and 1" top/bottom margins
• Each paper should clearly identify the author(s), date, and assignment number in the upper left hand corner of the paper.
• Page numbers will be located at the bottom of the paper as a footnote in an Arial or Helvetica 8 point font.

Paper Style and Content:

• All assignments must be grammatical and accurately spelled.  This means that assignments must be spell-checked and PROOFREAD.
• Any sources consulted / utilized other than class lectures, class notes, and handouts must be identified. This includes discussion with others, reference to previous work, etc.
• Papers will also be graded for style. For example, the assignments should have good transitions, organization, vocabulary, and flow.  The following books are good references:
• Dupre, Lynn, Bugs in Writing : A Guide to Debugging Your Prose, Addison-Wesley, 1995, ISBN: 0201600196. (books.com)
• Strunk, William, The Elements of Style, 3rd Edition, Macmillan: New York, NY, 1979
• http://www.cc.columbia.edu/acis/bartleby/strunk/

Late Policy:

Papers are due at the start of class on the due date.  Some of your writing assignments may be a collaborative effort with other members of your group.  Thus, late papers by one member of the group will affect the grade of the entire group.  Homework submitted late without the prior permission of the instructor will be penalized as follows:
1. One class late - 20% off
2. Two classes late - 40% off
3. Three classes late - 60% off
4. Four classes late - 80% off
5. Five classes or more - the assignment will receive a grade of 0, but must be completed and turned in or a failing grade for the class will be assigned.

Academic Honesty

All students are expected to maintain traditional standards of academic integrity by giving proper credit for all work referenced, quoted, etc.  Unless otherwise stated, all work is individual work by each student.  Students are encouraged to discuss and debate the issues with the instructor, the teaching assistants, and each other but the work submitted must be that student's thought and writing.  All suspected cases of academic dishonesty will be aggressively pursued.