Design Guidelines for Written Assignments
http://fie.engrng.pitt.edu/fie95/4b5/4b52/4b52.htm

Dyrud, Marilyn A.
University of Pittsburgh

Abstract:

This paper discusses design guidelines educators can use to format their assignment instructions. The purpose of formatting is to avoid students' misinterpretation of the assignment and to receive more readable papers. Topics covered are design awareness and formatting tips on using headings, chunking information, and using special features.