...Axia College Material Fundamentals of Writing, Part One What to Do Before You Start Writing Writing—just reading the word might make you cringe. There are many possible reasons of why students do not like to write. Writing instructors usually hear My grammar is horrible, I had a writing teacher who marked up all my papers in red, or I cannot think of anything. Maybe you have similar reasons for not wanting to write; maybe you are excited to write, but do not know where to start. If you break the writing process into segments, it may not overwhelm you. This may ease your anxieties and inspire you to enjoy writing. Before you pick up a pen or start typing, stop and plan. Ask yourself the following questions and come up with answers: 1. What are the instructions? 2. What is my purpose for writing? 3. Who is my audience? 4. How must the overall structure of my writing look? 5. What must my tone be? Understand the Instructions First, read the instructions. Whether it is an assignment from an instructor or a project from a boss, read the instructions so you know what is expected. If you have questions, do not hesitate to ask. The following terms are frequently used in instructions. The definitions will help you understand what to include in your writing. |Term |Definition | | ...
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...May 2007 Accreditation Statement University of Phoenix is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools: 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 263-0456 www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org ©2007 University of Phoenix. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED The text of this publication, or any part thereof, may not be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, storage in an information retrieval system, or otherwise, without prior permission of University of Phoenix. Edited in accordance with The Apollo Group editorial standards and practices Revised: May 2007 2 Table of Contents INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................... 5 CHAPTER 1: FORM AND APPEARANCE ................................................................................. 6 Font Styles ................................................................................................................................. 6 Margins. ...................................................................................................................................... 6 Spacing........................................................................................................................................ 6 Page Numbers and Headers ......................................
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...Writing Style Handbook May 2007 Accreditation Statement University of Phoenix is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools: 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 263-0456 www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org ©2007 University of Phoenix. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED The text of this publication, or any part thereof, may not be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, storage in an information retrieval system, or otherwise, without prior permission of University of Phoenix. Edited in accordance with The Apollo Group editorial standards and practices Revised: May 2007 2 Table of Contents INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................... 5 CHAPTER 1: FORM AND APPEARANCE ................................................................................. 6 Font Styles ................................................................................................................................. 6 Margins. ...................................................................................................................................... 6 Spacing........................................................................................................................................ 6 Page Numbers and Headers ..........................
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