Modern Language Association MLA Format Modern Language Association
Spacing and Font Double Spacing Avoid Quadruple Spacing Between Paragraphs Font: Times New Roman 12 or New Courier or Courier 10 or 12
Indent Five Spaces Or One Tab
Header Upper Right hand corner, last name on all pages
Proper Heading Upper Left Hand Corner First Line: First and Last name Second Line: Professor or Instructor’s name Third Line: Class/Period Last Line: Date: 1. Day 2. Month 3.Year in this order
Title of Essay Centered Regular Font Title of book: Italics No quotes Times New Roman 12 New Courier or Courier 10, 12 as well
Number of Paragraphs 5 paragraphs 5-12 sentences for each paragraph
Structure of Essay (Basic 5-Paragraphs) Thesis Introductory paragraph 3 body paragraphs Concluding paragraph
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