Final Touches: Proofreading
Remove contractions (aren't, can't, etc) and write out the words in full (are not, cannot)
Size: 12
Remove pronouns (I, me, mine, you, your, we, us, etc)
Capitalize and italicize the title of any books:
To Kill a Mockingbird
Put your last name in front of the page number!
Ready to submit your paper? Before you do, make sure to proofread. Three suggestions: a) walk AWAY from your paper for a little while; give yourself a break. b) Then, read your paper OUT LOUD --you'll catch revision mistakes that way. c) Next, give it to a trusted friend or adult to read it over for you. d) Finally, here are a few things you can do to make sure your paper is written in a formal tone. Make sure to check with your individual teacher to make sure you're following his/her requirements. The ideas below are generally accepted as good things to do when you're writing a formal research paper.
Put quotations around the title of any article or poem
Put quotations around the title of any article or poem