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Typesetting

A Google Docs template will be shared with you with approved typesetting.

  • Page: Use standard letter-sized paper (8.5" x 11"). Set margins to 1 inch on all sides.
  • Font: Use one of the following fonts: Arial, Roboto, Helvetica, Open Sans, Verdana, or Lato. Use a 12 pt font size for all normal text except headings, which should be 14 pt.
  • Spacing: Use 1.5 spacing for the entire document, including the main text, headings, and references.
  • Paragraphs: Align text to the left margin (i.e., ragged right). There should be a blank line between paragraphs with no indent.
  • Headings: Headings should be 14 pt, centered, concise, and bolded. Subheadings should be 12 pt, bolded, and aligned to the left margin.
  • Consistency: Maintain consistency in font usage, heading styles, spacing, and formatting throughout the document.