What are some general guidelines for the formatting of my MLA paper?
• MLA does not require a title page be made. But to be on the safe side, make sure you ask your professor which they would prefer • On the first page of your paper you will want to write your name, your instructors name, the course title, and the date all on separate lines at the left hand side of the paper. Then your title should be centered. All of this is how MLA asks for it to be done, but remember to ask your professor for any specifics they would like to see on your paper. • Leave all margins in the paper at 1 inch on all sides. Your paper should also be double spaced. • For pagination of your paper, the MLA asks that it is done with your last name, then the page number. (Example: Morton 2) But remember, your professor might like it done a different way. • MLA neither encourages nor discourages the use of headings in the paper. You may do it however you see fit, but remember to check with your professor on how they should be typed (i.e. boldface, centered, underlined, etc.) • MLA
