We insist on this for two reasons. Firstly, it makes our lives easier. A tutor in philosophy may typically read in excess of a half a million words of student assignments per semester. An essay with bad handwriting can take more than twice as long to mark as a typed essay. Secondly, it is also an advantage that you develop your word-processing skills.
Most firms seek employees with computer skills and at least elementary keyboard skills.
This is particularly true of the kinds of job that you are likely to seek as a university graduate. It is useful o be able to say on your CV that you are familiar with word-processing and other computer packages. Computer facilities are available in the LRC and the staff there will be very happy to offer you advice on getting started. Printing You should produce your work on clean, white, standard-sized A4 paper. Make sure that the printer you use is working properly and that the toner cartridge or ribbon has been recently changed, so that the printout is clear and legible.