General Format

How do I make sure my paper looks good?

  • Times New Roman
  • Make sure the font is Times New Roman.
  • Sometimes, if you get approval from your instructor, other standard fonts are acceptable, like Arial, Cambria, and Georgia.
  • 12-point font size
  • Make sure the number next to the font is set to 12.
  • Double-spaced
  • In the Paragraph options on the “Home” tab (in Word), make sure your “Line and Paragraph Spacing” is set to “2.0”.