Read this document for a term paper, and its formatting.

1. 1. Report Format
   1. 1.1. Typing
   2. 1.2. Page Numbering
   3. 1.3. Binder
   4. 1.4. Headings
   5. 1.5. Length
   6. 1.6. Equations
   7. 1.7. Section titles
2. 2. Procedure
   1. 2.1. General
   2. 2.2. Begin Immediately
   3. 2.3. Proposal
   4. 2.4. Outline
   5. 2.5. Flesh out the Outline
   6. 2.6. Rewrite and Get Help
3. 3. Arrangement of Contents and Formulating an Outline
   1. 3.1. Title Page
   2. 3.2. Abstract
   3. 3.3. Acknowledgment (if required)
   4. 3.4. Table of Contents
   5. 3.5. Introduction
   6. 3.6. Body of Report
   7. 3.7. Conclusion
   8. 3.8. Literature Cited
   9. 3.9. Appendices
   10. 3.10. Tables and illustrations
   11. 3.11. Vita
4. 4. Some Content and Grammar Rules
   1. 4.1. Avoid Sweeping Claims
   2. 4.2. Omit Needless Words
   3. 4.3. Avoid Past Tense
   4. 4.4. Use Simple Sentences
   5. 4.5. The Use of I
   6. 4.6. Avoid repeating words in a sentence.
   7. 4.7. Avoid one paragraph sections
   8. 4.8. Avoid Passive Voice
   9. 4.9. Make the Possessive Singular by adding `s
   10. 4.10. That is that but which is which?
5. 5. Plagiarism
6. 6. Grading

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