Here is a simple checklist to help you avoid simple mistakes when turning in your programming assignments.

Code Checklist

  1. Put a header comment at the top of each program that you write.
  2. Include other comments in the programs that you write.
  3. Use white space — both indentation and blank lines — appropriately.
  4. Keep line lengths at 80 characters or less.

Turn-in Checklist

  1. Address your email with the Subject requested in the assignment.
  2. Attach each program written for the assignment separately to the email message.
  3. Include the requested output and answers to question either in the email message body or in attached file(s).