Follow MLA Format:1” margins all aroundDouble space12 pt. Times New RomanCite properly (author page) ex.(Hinton 45)Heading (top left corner):

Your NameMrs. WilleverEnglish Language Arts23 September 2011

QuotesUse one correctly cited quote that is

introduced and analyzedIncludes author’s last name and page number of the

quoteNo comma is used (Jones 124).End mark will be outside the parenthesisShort quotes (four typed lines or less)

Introduce and analyze the quoteNever drop in a quote without an explanationAlways follow a quote with a discussion of how it proves

your point – do not assume it speaks for itself – you are interpreting and explaining it’s meaning to the reader

Refrain from referring to the quoted words as “the quote” For example – instead of writing “This quote shows that…” write “Mrs.

Smith’s donation shows…”

Analysis – Rules for Writing Avoid plot summary – answer the question that is

asked in the promptConclude with a sentence or two that covers the

entire paragraph, not just the last exampleDo not use the pronouns “I” or “you” in formal

academic writingCreative Title

– do not underline, bold, or put in quotes - do not use the title of the book or the

assignmentExample: The Outsiders

Better: Conflict in The Outsiders

Best: Opposing Forces