mla format writing a research paper in mla format
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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
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