For all components of your paper/assignment:
Make sure all text is double-spaced
Use a typeface and font size that is easy to read. Size 12 Times New Roman is a strong recommendation
Set the margins to 1 inch on each side of the page
Add page numbers to every page, including the first page and works cited list
MLA formatting does not require a title page. Instead, make sure to include the following information (in the following order) at the top left-hand side of your first page:
Your Name
Instructor's Name
Course Code
Date (Day Month Year)
Add page numbers, preceded by your last name, at the top right-hand corner of the page.
Finally, write your essay/assignment’s title in the center of the page.
This is where your paper/essay will go. Make sure to:
Indent the start of each paragraph (use the "Tab" key)
Ensure all text is double-spaced
Ensure there is no extra spacing between paragraphs
Ensure page numbers, preceded by your last name, continue in the top-right corner of every page.
The works cited section is the final portion of your paper where you list all of the sources you used in your writing. It will appear at the end of your paper. Make sure to:
Center "Works Cited” at the top of the page
Put sources in alphabetical order
Format each source with a hanging indent
Ensure there is no extra spacing between sources
Use the correct format for each type of source
Why Cite Your Sources?