MLM Toolbox for Students - Presentation & Style Guide

To assist students develop a professional standard in their written work, the Department of Maritime and Logistics Management has developed a range of materials. These include the Assessments: A Checklist for Success and a sample assignment, Steve's Automotive. In addition, please note the general presentation requirements given below.

General presentation

• 12 point font used (avoid inferior dot-matrix printing; Times New Roman is suggested)
• at least 1.5 line spacing, but double line spacing is preferred
• generous margins (e.g. 2.5cm top, 2.5 cm bottom, 2.5 cm left, 2.5 cm right)
• printed on one side of quality A4 white paper
• pages numbered, refer to Steve's Automotive as an example
• pages stapled in top left-hand corner (do not use folders or plastic pockets. These will not add to marks.)

Assignment presentation

You must include:

• completed Assessment Attachment Form (or Assignment cover sheet)
• title page, including word count
• abstract or executive summary
• table of contents
• introduction
• conclusion
• list of references in single line spacing
• correct and consistent referencing style, both in-text and end-text

Please also ensure that you have checked the following:

• spelling
• appropriate use of paragraph and sentence structure.
• correct use of English expression and grammar, including punctuation.

Remember to keep a copy of your completed assignment.