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This guide describes the format recommended by the MLA for preparing a research paper. Examples of works cited are listed on the reverse side. A copy of the MLA Handbook is at the Reference Desk. More information about the MLA style is at: style.mla.org. Basic Format: Use standard-sized paper, 8 ½ x 11 inches.
Learn how to format your paper and create your Works Cited page according to MLA 8 style. See examples of common sources, in-text citations, and block quotes.
The MLA Handbook and its website, on which this style guide is based, provide a set of standards for formatting papers, evaluating and integrating sources into scholarly writing, and crediting those sources via in-text citations and end-of-text works cited entries. This guide focuses on how to f ormat papers and how to credit sources. TABLE OF ...
Formatting a Research Paper. If your instructor has specific requirements for the format of your research paper, check them before preparing your final draft. When you submit your paper, be sure to keep a secure copy. The most common formatting is presented in the sections below: Margins. Text Formatting.
MLA style is a comprehensive set of guidelines for academic writing, created by the Modern Language Association. It covers source citation, quoting and paraphrasing, document formatting, punctuation and capitalization, and grammar.
section explains the basics of MLA style and provides samples for the most commonly used sources. For more information, you should consult the links below: • You can find templates for generating citations in the MLA quick guide. • You can find samples of how to cite different types of sources in the MLA Citations by Format guide.
MLA Style Guide (9th edition) Used for: Art, Humanities, Languages, Linguistics, Literature, Music, Philosophy, Religion and Theatre General Guidelines to MLA Citations
