These guidelines are a basic list of requirements for papers in Prof. Berkhofer's classes, especially Western Civilization 119. Make sure that your paper conforms to them before handing it in. Further advice on appearance, form, style as well as how to improve the language of your paper can be found in Diana Hacker's Pocket Style Manual or in any of a number of standard style manuals. You must use one inch margins all around. Do not use larger margins.
Exaggerated margins give papers an awkward appearance.
More importantly they do not compensate for brief or incomplete ideas. Do not use a font larger than 12. Large fonts give papers a comical appearance. Make sure you double-space your paper. Single and 1.5 spacing give a crowded appearance.