At least 10 pages. Page count includes all required pages: Letter or memo of transmittal, Title page, Table of contents, Informative abstract, Visual aids, Works Cited Page (Number of pages will vary depending on the focus of your paper, number of graphs, charts, etc. Remember, longer is not necessarily better; however, be certain you cover your topic; do not leave your reader with any questions, and do not fall above or below the allotted page number! Remember, too, instructors are savvy to tricks like HUGE fonts, HUGE expanses of white space. Meet the page count fairly!) GENERAL FORMATTING REQUIREMENTS: Effective page layout and overall presentation Careful and thorough spell checking, proofreading, rereading, revising. Multiple errors in grammar and mechanics will result in significantly lower paper grades. PAGE-BY-PAGE REQUIREMENTS: Letter or Memo of Transmittal , addressed to me if you are writing an analytical report, addressed to whomever your audience is if you are writing a proposal. Follow letter format if the recipient is outside the firm you work for; follow memo format if the recipient is within the same organization. Title Page Table of Contents Informative Abstract Introduction Body of your paper, which will include your findings and conclusions, and your visual aids, etc. The body of your paper must demonstrate your understanding of the importance of creating a usable design. The following items must appear at some point in the body of your paper: An extended (paragraph) technical definition or A description of a technical procedure/process Visual Aids: At least one of each of the following visual aids must be included in your paper for a total of at least FOUR visual aids - one table, one chart, one graph, and one graphic illustration. Follow the guidelines in the textbook. You must include one of each of the following: 1. table 2. chart 3. graph 4. graphic illustration- only one graphic illustration is required; it may be any of the following: diagram, map, clipart/icon, photo Works Cited or References Page: Provide references for all sources used in the writing of your paper- textbooks, magazine articles, personal interviews, Internet sources, newspaper references, experts in the field, etc.; list references in alphabetical order, following American Psychological Association (APA) format. You must include at least three scholarly (i.e., journal/newspaper/magazine article, book, reference volume, etc.) sources in your proposal. You may use other sources, but you must also use library sources. Think about this as you choose your topic! Note 1: The above list includes items you MUST have in your final paper. Depending upon your topic, you may have other needs. Adapt as needed. Perhaps a glossary is essential for your subject; if so, include one. You may find you need an appendix, which is a "catchall for items that are important but difficult to integrate into the body o.