Writers Rules Copy the following items into the “Writing Process” section of your notebook and title it “Writers Rules”

Write on one side of the paper only Rules 1 through 3 (out of 11) Write on one side of the paper only Follow MLA Format (see page 7 of the “Write Way” packet) All drafts are double-spaced, except in-class, timed essays

4)All final drafts must be word-processed Rules 4 through 6 (out of 11) 4)All final drafts must be word-processed 5)All final drafts must have an original title 6)All hand-written rough drafts must have a two-and-a-half inch margin on the right side

8)Read “Pointers” before making any revisions Rules 7 and 8 (out of 11) 7)Read all drafts out loud to yourself before writing the next draft or turning the final draft in 8)Read “Pointers” before making any revisions

9)Read the rubric and all directions before writing any draft Rules 9 and 10 (out of 11) 9)Read the rubric and all directions before writing any draft 10)Use the “Write Way” packet throughout all drafts

Rule 11-14 (out of 14) 11) Highlight revisions on revised and final draft Use different color ink (no red) or use a Highlighter 12) Run a “Spell Check” and “Grammar Check” 13) Put thesis and restatement of thesis in bold italics 14) Put statements (topic sentences) in body paragraphs in different color ink in bold.