Some General Rules for College Papers

Information adapted from College Confidence with ADD.

Here is a short list of some of the basic rules for college papers:

• Use quotations from articles or from your textbook to support arguments.
• Cite all direct quotations and information you take from sources—different professors prefer different styles (MLA, APA), so ask.
• Use proper sentence and paragraph structure.
• Don't misspell words.
• Use proper grammar.
• NEVER plagiarize! It's unethical and could be grounds for dismissal from the school.