Essays should be 6-8 full pages of writing. This excludes works cited pages and footnotes.
Papers should use standard 1″ margins, double-spacing
(without superfluous line spacing), and a formal font such as Times New
Roman, Calibri, or Arial. Large, non-academic font choices made
intentionally to increase the length of the papers may be penalized.
You must cite the sources listed in the parentheses of
each prompt. While there is no minimum number of citations, you should
show understanding and engagement with the sources.
Be sure to properly cite course material. If you repeat
text verbatim, do so sparingly, and use quotation marks. Improper
citation is often rightly flagged by plagiarism detectors as plagiarism.
Any standard citation format (MLA, APA, Chicago, etc.) is acceptable. Keep it consistent.
