Formal Essay Information

Should I use contractions in a formal essay?

• Yes

• No

• It doesn't matter

Can I use second person, "you," in a formal essay?

• Yes

• No

• It doesn't matter

What font should I use in a formal essay?

• New Times Roman or Arial

• Comic Sans or Papyrus

• Answer not given

• Impact only

Do I indent the paragraphs?

• No, just leave them as they are.

• Yes, one inch. Hit the tab twice.

• Yes, a half an inch. Hit the tab once.

• No, indent two inches. Hit the tab three times.

How do I space the lines?

• Single space

• Triple space

• It doesn't matter

• Answer not given

Answer explanation

Double space

With the beginning of each paragraph, can I use pronouns?

• No, you must name the character or characters and then use pronouns

• It doesn't matter

• Yes, pronouns can be used any time after the first paragraph

• Answer not given

With the beginning of each paragraph, can I use pronouns?

• No, you must name the character or characters and then use pronouns

• It doesn't matter

• Yes, pronouns can be used any time after the first paragraph

• Answer not given

What size font should I use in a formal essay?

• 10

• 11

• 12

• Answer not given