| A | B |
| paper | 8 1/2 X 11-inch white |
| margins | 1 inch |
| spacing | double-spaced |
| paragraphs | indented 1/2 inch |
| page numbers | right-aligned-top of each page |
| outlines | help to organize material and info |
| working outline | informal list of topics & subtopics |
| final outline | enhances the organization and coherence of the research report |
| topic outline | uses short phrases to suggest ideas |
| sentence outline | uses full sentences to fully develop ideas |
| works cited section | list of sources used in the research report |
| header | four lines used to identify the student, instructor, class, & date |