How Do You Write A Paper In MLA Style?
Writing a paper in MLA style is easy. I have written a number of papers using this format. Formatting can be tough if you don’t know the tricks. This article will provide pointers on how to get started. Precise details and helpful links are provided as well. Set your font as Times New Roman, or an equally common, easy to read font. Use size 12. Set up double spacing for the entire paper. Margins are one inch on all four sides. Alignment is flush left and not full justified for your MLA format paper. Set the header. This will include your last name and the page number. MLA format page numbering is done with standard Arabic numbers. A title page is not required in MLA format, though it may be used. Your title will be centered on the first page, and will not be all upper case. The first page should include your name, instructor’s name, date, and class information. Some instructor’s may require a title page; ask for clarification. Do not add frills. Proper MLA papers have index pages. Abst
