MLA Format

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MLA Format
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General Guidelines

• See SG, 331-35 Stylebook, Section III.D.1
• 1-inch margins (left, right, top, bottom)
• Double-spaced
• No extra spacing between paragraphs
• ½-inch or 5-space paragraph tabs

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• Standard, readable typeface and size (Times New
  Roman, 12-point)
• Left-justified
• One or two spaces after periods

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Page 1 Header

• Upper left-hand corner
• Double-spaced
• Student Name (Jo Student)
• Instructor Name (Kirk Lockwood)
• Class (ENG 1001-05)
• Date (9 February 2016)

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Page Numbering

• Number every page, beginning on the second page
• ½-inch margin
• Right justified
• Last Name Page
• Smith 2
• Williams 3

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Title

• Center left to right capitalize first letter of
  first and all important words
• No underline, boldface, or ALL CAPS
• Everglades National Park
• Everglades National Park Beauty, Enjoyment, and
  a Solemn Responsibility
• NOT Essay 1