MLA FormatMLA Format

Writing a Research Writing a Research Paper in MLA FormatPaper in MLA Format

General MLA General MLA Rules:Rules:• Double-Spaced

• Size 12 font for everything• Font choices: Arial or Times New Roman• Page Numbers: Your Last Name + #• In-text citations match Works Cited entries• Most citations should be summary/paraphrase

citations; only 2-3 direct quote citations for the entire paper

Your NameTeacher’s NameClass NameDate (spelled out)

Page Numbers

Title

Works Cited PageWorks Cited Page

The Works Cited page of an MLA formatted research paper is a separate page that lists detailed information about your sources.

Works Cited page requirements

• Last page of your research paper that lists the sources for your in-text citations

• Sources are listed alphabetically by author’s last name

• If there is no author, list it by the article name

• Double-spaced and use hanging indent

Works Cited page example

Hanging Indent

• Your in-text citations must match an entry on your Works Cited page

In-Text Citations

Last Name, First Name. "Title of the Article.” Website Title. Publisher of website, date of last update. Web. Date of Access.

Example:

Hinskey, David. “How to Treat a Sprained Ankle.” Medical Aid Online. Vaxwell Media, 2012. Web. 2 Sep 2014.

Citing a Webpage

Direct Quote:Wordsworth stated that Romantic poetry was marked by a

"spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings" (263).

Romantic poetry is characterized by the "spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings" (Wordsworth 263).

Summary/Paraphrase:Wordsworth extensively explored the role of emotion in the

creative process (263).

In-Text Citation Examples