What is the set up for uni typed work, what is double spacing?

Question

Please help - This is the third module and I have been told that the typing style is wrong in my essays. I really do not understand what my tutor means

Answer 1

The 2 answers above are correct - if you go to MS Word and select paragraph, then spacing, then double, this should automatically format it.

However, I would go further and suggest that you ask your tutor for an example text, so that you have something to look at for guidance. There's no shame in asking, they won't think you're stupid, if anything they will perhaps be a little surprised that it's taken you until now to ask for guidance, but you are being proactive in doing so and taking responsibility for your education so I really wouldn't worry about it.

Also check whether or not they prefer you to use Arial (that's what I used to use at uni) or Times New Roman - those are the 2 most commonly used fonts. It may not matter, but in my experience it usually does.

If you don't want to ask your course tutor, then go see your student adviser, that's what they are for, but really I would advise it is probably more beneficial to ask your course tutor.

And remember, each academic has their own preferences, so what works for one may not necessarily work for another. You will get to gauge this better as you progress through uni (I did), and by getting it right now you are setting yourself up well for the future when it really starts to matter.

Answer 2

If you use microsoft word,
on the menu bar do this
Format - Paragraph
and a box should pop up. under spacing there should be a place for line spacing, on the drop-down box pick Double then click ok.
The format for the paper might be different according teacher, but this is how my teachers do it.
Name
Teachers Name
Class
Date
this goes on the left hand side.
on the next line, the title should be centered.
there should also be 1" margins. you can set the margins by going to File - Page Setup. make sure all the margins are 1", I think by default, the left and right are 1.25".
also we have to insert page numbers in the upper right corner (insert - page numbers).
Im not sure if all of this is MLA, I think it is.
i would ask your teacher how she expects your paper to be formatted though.

Answer 3

Double spacing is this darling: -

dlkjld;lfjdl;fjldfjldf

dkljldfjld;dfjdflk

dkljfl;kdjf;

this is single spacing:-

dlkj;lfdfdffjfd;jdf
dlkjdfkjd;fl;dfl
dklfdjfdfjdfjfdidfm

(couldnt be bothered to type so i just wentmad, but i hope you understand ME.!!
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Answer 4

Answer above is right: go to format>paragraph and select double instead of single. It allows them to mark it better by putting comments above the approapriate line.