Write a 2-3 page autobiography in your best formal, scholarly writing style. The paper should be written as if it were an entry in a biographical dictionary and should be written in the third person, i.e., written by someone else about you (that means you will NEVER use the words "I" or "we"). the objective of this assignment is not quantity of writing but quality. For a model, you may wish to consult one of the standard biographical dictionaries, e.g., Bakers Biographical Dictionary of Musicians.

1. Each page should have the following margins:

All text, titles, page numbers, etc., MUST be located within these margins, not on them or beyond they; DO NOT assume that your word processor will set these margins exactly. Use a ruler to check them; they music be exact. Close does Not count.

2. The only exception to the above is the first page of the text; on the page only the top margin is 2 inches, and the title of the paper (exactly the same as the cover page and all upper case) is centered just below the two-inch margin.

3. Page numbers should be placed bottom center or top right, slightly within the margin. All pages should be numbered, including the first page (but not a title page, if used).

4. It is not necessary to use footnotes or a reference list!

5. Be sure to proof your copy (perhaps have someone else look at it, also) so that there are no errors. Use the spell check feature of your word processor, if available.

6. The text should be double spaced throughout

7. Papers must be word processed...NOT handwritten. Use a common type font and size, e.g., Times roman, 12 point. Either 10 or 12-point type is acceptable; type sizes larger or smaller are not acceptable.

**These format guidelines will be basically the same for all writing assignments.