525 #10 Discussion
Use appropriate language and be concise.
Write in active voice when possible. Find tips here.
Use spelling/grammar check and proofread to keep work error free.
Choose a point of view as required by assignment guidelines.
Specific assignment guidelines may override these standards. When in doubt, follow specific
assignment guidelines first.
Provide credible sources to support your ideas/work when required. Find tips here.
Cite sources throughout your work when you borrow someone else’s words or ideas.
Don’t forget: Cite and add your textbook to the Source List if used as a source.
Complete the provided Source List when the assignment requires research or if you cite the
textbook.
If no specific area exists in the template, consult the assignment and instructor guidelines for
appropriate source credit methods.
Cite sources throughout your assignment when you borrow someone else’s words or ideas.
When quoting or paraphrasing a source, include the source number in parentheses after the body text where you quote or paraphrase
