THE NEW KCSE PROJECT GUIDELINES PART 2: TITLE PAGE

1/11/2020

THE TITLE PAGE (THE NEW KCSE PROJECT GUIDELINES)

The Title page forms the cover page. It includes; Name of the project, Name of the analyst and the Date the proposal is submitted.

Example of a Title page:

The Title page sample (the new kcse project guidelines)

Which Software can one use to write a report?

Most student are conversant with Microsoft word however you can also use:

Any word processing software such as WordPro, Open Office or Word Perfect or
Desktop Publisher such as Adobe InDesign or Microsoft Publisher

The title page should have:

Title of the project
Introduction statement
Name of candidate
Index Number
School
Submitted to:
Ending statement
Date

Rules on creating the Title Page

On Spacing
There is no standardized spacing size however, it is recommended to put enough space on your page which will allow equal distribution of text around the document and also let your space be uniform across all edges.
Font size
Use font of maximum 20pt and minimum 12pt the essence of this size scope is to fit text evenly around the page.
Alignment
Centre alignment makes your document gorgeous but it is not necessarily central, you can as well use left or justified so as long as you make your document presentable.
Page Borders
This is not compulsory. May be you want to add some 'juice' into its outlook. Choose a simple good looking border, the one that cannot disturb the arrangement of text. But this option is optional.
Bolding
Use bolding on the title of the project and subject headers only. All subjects to the headers should be with a normal font.
Font Style
Please use 'Times New Roman' it is not compulsory, but most projects are made of this font and most readers/supervisors prefer it to others.
Uniformity
Make your text uniform in spacing and distribution across the page.
Page Margins
Because you must bind your report at the end, use a size of 1 inch on both sides (left, right, top and bottom margins)

About MS Word font sizes
The default font in Microsoft Word 2010 is Calibri. Font sizes are measured in points; 1 point (abbreviated pt) is equal to 1/72 of an inch. The point size refers to the height of a character. Thus, a 12-pt font is 1/6 inch in height.

What to avoid when writing a KCSE Computer Project

Avoid using different font colors. Use one color from start to finish and the color normally in use is called 'Automatic' which is also a version of black colors community
Avoid using different font styles. Stick with 'Times New Roman'
Avoid using different font sizes unless it is the title page and use the following:
1. Major Heading: Use size 18pts
2. Heading: Use size 16pts
3. Sub- Heading:Use size 14pts
4. Body Text: Use size 12pts
Avoid using italics unless it is a 'quote' or 'a note'
Avoid underling lines of text. Instead use bolding if you want to put emphasis.
Avoid inserting unnecessary items to make your report beautiful. It is not worth it and cannot add any mark.