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MLA

Overview of using MLA to format citations.

MLA Formatting

Formatting Tips:

These tips can help you format your paper correctly. You can get more details on formatting from OWL.


Margins:

Page margins should be set 1 inch on top, bottom, left and right.


Font:

Use an easily readable font such as Times New Roman in a standard size, such as 12.


Double Space:

Set your document to double-space the entire paper, including quotations, notes, and the list of works cited. Leave one space after a period or other concluding punctuation mark, unless your instructor prefers two spaces.


Hanging Indent:

Use a hanging indent (first line is not indented, all lines after first line of entry are indented) for all entries on your works cited page.

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