GAC formatting and style guide
Templates are your friend…
Objectives
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GAC front page
GAC Math Projects
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GAC004 AE2 Project 1: Factorization
GAC004 AE2 Project 2: Trigonometry
GAC English essays
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GAC002 AE2 Essay
GAC032 AE1 Application essay
GAC front page – ALWAYS THE SAME
Double-click at the top of
the page to change the
header.
Add the correct assignment
numbers and name here.
Adding the word count actually counts as
part of task achievement – don’t forget
Add an appropriate title for
your essay or project – math
will normally be very
straightforward:
‘Factorization’ or
‘Trigonometry’; for English you
can be more creative and link
to your content
Math project 1: Factorization
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A report is typed, not written by
hand
You should include appropriate
pictures, diagrams, figures, math,
etc.
You should EXPLAIN in WORDS
what you’re doing
Start with an introduction stating
what the report is about, then
follow the marking sheet and
end with a conclusion
You’re also welcome to add a table
of contents.
Sample of GAC004 AE2 Project 1: Factorization
GAC004 AE2 Project 2 marking sheet
Always follow the marking sheet…
Sample of GAC004 Project 2: Trigonometry
Font – Arial; Size – 12; Content – full essay question
English essay
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1.5 linespacing
English essays use the
same front page as math
reports, but after that,
there are no similarities
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Watch the
indents: 1st
line, 1cm
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No graphs, charts, tables,
pictures
Secondary research only
Harvard Style Referencing
Watch the layout
GAC002 AE2 Essay Plan Sample
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Three stages:
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Submit an essay plan; receive feedback
Submit an essay draft; receive feedback
Submit a final draft
Note the referencing
Note the thesis statement
Note the three body paragraphs
corresponding to the thesis
statement
Sample of GAC002 AE2 Essay