Paper must be 3-4 pages in length and contain at least one outside source. Your text and encyclopedias are not considered outside sources.
Papers should be double-spaced, and use default margins. You should use left justification. Font should be 12 pt. You should use basic fonts–nothing fancy or weird.
Outside source:
Make sure your sources are considered scholarly. About.com and SparkNotes are not considered scholarly resources.
Each paragraph should have a topic sentence.
A topic sentence is a comprehensive statement. What is the paragraph about?
Each topic sentence should be backed up with no less than three supporting statements.