Five pages of body; only one heading, on the left margin; creative title and an opening quote; and fifteen to  twenty sources cited in the paper-body (several could be from the same source).

Please remember that this is a source-based paper.

Must follow the required five-point pattern, with bolded subtitles for only the #3, #4, and #5; use clear signal phrases for all sources; Times New Roman,or Calibri, size 12 font; do not triple-space between paragraphs; one inch margins; need one footnote or endnote; pay attention to paragraph unity (one claim statement or main sentence per paragraph, and then only supporting sentences); edit your final paper for grammar, syntax, spelling, punctuation, use the MLA citation system (w/ Works Cited page).

Do your best to use active voice (versus passive voice).

Use a variety of sources/strategies (avoid overusing illustrations).

Avoid plagiarism.

What follows are a few more general reminders for everyone:

Remember, this is a source-based paper, not a Reflection or a Response paper.

Use a signal phrase for each source and mark the end boundary with the parenthetical citation, modified (Seattle Channel) or (Library of Congress), instead of page numbers.

Review the excellent PDF posted on How to use sources.

Keep the paragraphs short–probably three to four sentences each.

Avoid first-person and avoid passive voice.

Use the bolded sub-titles to help you keep control, to organize effectively, and to save you time.

Pay attention to paragraph unity–one source, one paragraph. Do not mix up reasons.