Body text

This page explains the meaning of the concept body text.

The body text of an assignment is the running text, i.e. the content.

The body text should be coherent and make sense on its own – even if you provide additional information in your notes, include figures, etc. See the entry on indents and sections.

Body text is not:

notes

fact boxes
headings
captions
information in the margin

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abstract
section
characters
antiqua font
APA style
literature review
appendix
background texts
alignment
bibliography
annex
visual material
body text
citation
sub-conclusion
outline
edition
key strokes
et al.
figures
abbreviations
front page
running text
images
first edition
grotesque fonts
references
content
hypothesis
right margin
ibid.
IMRAD structure
illustrations
table of contents
introduction
indent
chapters
commas
conclusion
layout
line spacing
line breaks
litterature
reference list
scope
margin
metalanguage
MLA style
standard page
op.cit.
assignment structure
title
summary
headings
perspectives
primary literature
problem statement
problem
year of publication
referencing styles
secondary literature
serifs
number of pages
page layout
pages
charts
font size
font
structure
academic regulations
tables
words
thesis
synopsis
title
formatting
publication
subtitle
left margin

The information about formalities is general guidelines. They do not replace the provisions in your academic regulations, your lecturers ' guidance or information on your course's website. First, please contact the above-mentioned locations. If in doubt, ask your supervisor.

Revised 16.06.2022

Pernille Risør Elving