PDF checklist for assignments and team reports

Cover, body, appendix order

Match cover, table of contents, body, references, and appendix to the assignment brief. Scanned appendices are often image PDFs merged after the main file.

When combining teammates’ PDFs, agree on filenames and dates so versions do not mix.

Size and readability

High-resolution scans inflate size. If there is a cap, lower scan DPI or compress image-only pages.

Open the merged PDF on another device or phone and confirm text is readable.

Right before submit

Rename to the required pattern (student ID_name_title, etc.), note final page count and deadline, and keep a backup of originals.