Use a simple font style. When creating an MS Word assignment, students should use a clear and readable typeface, such as Calibri, Arial, Tahoma, and so on. They must be consistent and use the same style throughout the task. In addition, utilize black writing on a white backdrop. This will help readers identify important information more easily. The next step is to define the assignment's scope. An assignment's scope can be as broad or narrow as you like. If your students are learning about American history then the assignment could be to write a paper on "My Favorite President," which would cover several topics including biography, accomplishments, influence on country. Alternatively, if your students were learning about physics then the assignment could be to write about "how magnets work" which would focus only on one topic. Defining the scope of the assignment helps you choose what information to include in the assignment and how to organize it. Once you have defined the scope of the assignment, you can start planning it. Think about each part of the assignment separately - such as who will do the writing, how much time they will need, what resources they will need, and so on. Once you have planned these things out, you can combine all the parts into one overall plan. For example, you may decide that you will have students research different presidents and edit their papers, so they will need to allocate time for this activity.