Writing Reminders

1. Never throw any work away.  Prewriting, rough drafts, and all revisions 
need to be handed in with the final copy.

2. Rough drafts MUST be double-spaced.  SKIP LINES!!!

3. Written final copies must also be double-spaced.  SKIP LINES!!!

4. Written final copies MUST be in blue or black ink.  Pencil will not be 
accepted.

5. Use this DOUBLE-SPACED heading in the top left corner for final copies:

Your Name

Mrs. Cavill

Writing – Period ____, Days ____

Due Date

6. Paragraphs must be 5 or more sentences.

7. Papers must be 5 or more paragraphs (introduction, 3 body, and conclusion)

8. Do not use contractions except when writing dialogue.

9. Do not use abbreviations.

10. Font size for typed papers must be 10 or 12 point.