1. Prepare the write –up in docx format in MS Word.
2. Capitalize the first letter of the word in Title. Use bold type, in Times New Roman (Default font), 14 PT.
3. Write author’s bare name in 12 point without any honorific like DR/Prof etc. and Right align the same.
4. Provide an ABSTRACT (of about 100 words) below author’s name and place it in Centre in 12 point italics.
5. Below ABSTRACT write 4-5 key words in 11 point bold
6. Choose body-text style for body of the paper and align as justified.
7. Notes are to be given in the form of footnotes only.
8. Use Reference Menu in MS WORD, then “Insert Footnote”. You may choose to enter citation in APA style (Default in MS Word) in the note.
9. All citations are to be given in the body of the text in APA style. To insert citation, place the cursor beside the relevant word, Go to “Reference” menu, then to “Insert Citation” Choose “Add New Source” and select Book/ Journal etc and provide the necessary details and press OK.
10. Insert Table, If any, in the body and use a Legend below the Table to identify source.
11. Use Spell checker and correct the whole document.
12. Take care to number all sections and sub-sections with sections and sub-sections headings in 12 pt bold (Capitalize first letter of each word for such headings), viz, section number 1 sub section number 2 to be numbered a 1.2. Provide 1 for Introduction without any sub-section and Conclusion with relevant number.
13. Finally, Choose “Bibliography” after putting the cursor at the end of your paper.
14. Insert page number in footer in default style.
15. Provide your designation and institutional affiliation together with email.id at the end of your paper.

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