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A FutureU™ Checklist
Tips for Online Formatting

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Excerpted from FutureU's Faculty Web Book.

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• [  ] Use spacing for readability.
• [  ] Use standard margins.
• [  ] Use simple fonts of uniform size.
• [  ] Avoid tables and graphs.
• [  ] Pre-negotiate file formats and document formatting before sending an attachment.
• [  ] Use the subject line as a headline.
• [  ] Create threads.
• [  ] Repeat key information at the start of every message.
• [  ] Organize your thoughts into small "chunks," each with its own subheading.

Keep a Learning Journal for notes about any aspects of online formatting where you think you excel or need more practice. Share your thoughts with your peers. Look back at this checklist from time to time to remind yourself of the guidelines.

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