MLA Formatting Your Papers General Guidelines Typed doublespaced

MLA Formatting Your Papers

General Guidelines Typed, double-spaced 12 point font – Times New Roman 1 inch margins on all sides Indent first line of paragraphs ½ inch from left margin (tab once, not 5 spaces) • Use italics not underlining for titles of longer works • Use quotation marks for shorter works • •

General Guidelines • Include header Newell 1 – Upper right-hand corner – ½ inch from top – Flush with right margin – Last name – space – page number – Sometimes omitted on first page (instructor preference) – We will include headers on page one.

Step 1: Insert, Page Numbers Step 2: Choose “Top of page (Header)” then “OK” Step 3: Double click in the Header section at the top of the page and you will see this: Creating a Header in Microsoft Word

Step 4: Align the Header on the Right Step 5: Type your last name, then close Header and Footer toolbar. Creating a Header in Microsoft Word

Creating a Header in Microsoft Word with Vista

Creating a Header in Microsoft Word with Vista

General Guidelines • First page – Upper left-hand corner Susie Highschool (double spaced): • • Your Name Instructor’s Name Course Date – Double space again and center title Mrs. Newell Research October 17, 2011 Title of My Paper This is the first paragraph of my paper. See how I indented? I also double spaced everything. • Use Title Case • Do not underline, italicize, or place in quotation marks – Double space between title and first line of text

This is the paper heading. This is the header – it has a separate section in Microsoft Word. ½” 1” 1” Both sides of the Title should be double-spaced one time – no extra spaces! 1” Example