Creating an eCommerce Business

Strayer University uses several different types of writing assignments. The Strayer University
Student Writing Standards are designed to allow flexibility in formatting your assignment and
giving credit to your sources. This section covers specific areas to help you properly format
and develop your assignments. Note: The specific format guidelines override guidelines in the
General Standards section.
Paper and Essay
Specific Format
Guidelines
PowerPoint or
Slideshow Specific
Format Guidelines
… Use double spacing throughout the body of your assignment.
… Use a consistent 12-point font throughout your assignment submission. (For
acceptable fonts, see General Standards section.)
… Use the point of view (first or third person) required by the assignment guidelines.
… Section headings can be used to divide different content areas. Align section
headings (centered) on the page, be consistent, and include at least two section
headings in the assignment.
… Follow all other General Standards section guidelines.
… Title slides should include the project name (title your work to capture attention if
possible), a subtitle (if needed), the course title, and your name.
… Use spacing that improves professional style (mixing single and double spacing as
needed).
… Use a background color or image on slides.
… Use Calibri, Lucida Console, Helvetica, Futura, Myriad Pro, or Gill Sans font styles.
… Use 28-32 point font size for the body of your slides (based on your chosen font
style). Avoid font sizes below 24-point.
… Use 36-44 point font size for the titles of your slides (based on chosen font style).
… Limit content per slide (no more than 7 lines on any slide and no more than 7
words per line).
… Include slide numbers when your slide show has 3+ slides. You may place the
numbers wherever you like (but be consistent).
… Include appropriate images that connect directly to slide content or presentation
content.
… Follow additional guidelines from the PowerPoint or Slidesh