Two tips for creating academic documents that were not mentioned in the resource information are using in text bibliographies and the use of the insert-able index of tables. Using in text bibliographies can assure accurate citations and help avoid plagiarism when writing in academic format. When using tables in academic writing pieces, cataloging them by an index within the text can improve organization. Keeping the content of academic writing organized can help clarify the written information.
The guidelines I think appear less important to the message of a business document but more important to the message of an academic paper are effective headers and footers and format styles. In the message of a business document, the headers and footers are mainly overlooked but they are needed for proper citation in academic works. Format styles can vary in business documents without concern. In academic writing, the style has to stay consistent to the tone of the piece.
The guidelines in which I think are most important for formatting papers would be the use of sufficient white space and the use of breaks in margins for special purposes. From experience I have found that the use of sufficient white space is needed in all writing formats because it always the reader to endure more of the piece without getting overwhelmed or lost. I have also found that creating proper breaks in the margins help focus and guide the piece visually.
The guidelines I think appear less important to the message of a business document but more important to the message of an academic paper are effective headers and footers and format styles. In the message of a business document, the headers and footers are mainly overlooked but they are needed for proper citation in academic works. Format styles can vary in business documents without concern. In academic writing, the style has to stay consistent to the tone of the piece.