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Guidelines for formatting research papers in mla style, including page layout, in-text citations, and works cited page. It covers citation formats for various sources such as books, articles, and websites.
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MLA stands for the Modern Language Association and refers to their specific rules of formatting and style for scholarly and collegiate research papers. This style is widely used in the humanities, but you may be asked to use MLA in other classes. Always check with your instructor!
Your MLA paper should be 12 pt. Times New Roman font, double spaced, and 1-inch margins on all sides. On the top-left corner of the first page, include your name, professor’s name, class title/section, and the date. Include a header with your last name and page number at the top right corner of every page.
In-text citations are used when the writer summarizes, quotes, or makes reference to any outside source within the text. They show the reader the work or person you are quoting or paraphrasing within your essay. It is crucial to attribute any quote, idea, or summary that is not your original thought to avoid any plagiarism. How to add your header: Insert tab > Page Number > Top of the page > Select Page Number Type > Type your last name next to the number.
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