Structuring an essay or report involves several key components to ensure clarity and readability. Major headings should be bold and larger than the body text, with extra spacing to separate them from other sections.
Footnotes that add information to the
content of the assignment
In-text references
The full text of the assignment
Guidelines for using headings
Level 3: Subdivisions under subheadings will be bold or italicised, not both.
Implications for normal cells
Level 2: Subheadings will be bold and the same size or slightly larger than the body of the text with extra space above and below.
The effects of radiation on living tissue
Level 1: Major headings – will be larger type and bold with extra space above and below.
The oncology ward: Nuclear radiation and client care