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MLA FORMAT A QUICK GUIDE

M odern language association MLA stands for…

MLA FORMAT  Why is this information important?  Professional  Preparation for college essays  Maintains focus on content and style of writing—not appearance

Header MLA FORMAT

MLA FORMAT: Header HEADER Top Right Last Name Page Number

Heading MLA FORMAT

MLA FORMAT: Heading HEADING 1.First and Last Name 2.Teacher’s Name 3.Class 4.Date

Title MLA FORMAT

MLA FORMAT: Title TITLE Justified Center Bold 12 pt. Times New Roman Font

MLA FORMAT: Title Capitalize Your Title! Global Warning May be Hazardous to Your Health

Typography MLA FORMAT

MLA FORMAT: Typography 2.0 SPACING 12 PT TIMES NEW ROMAN

Paragraph MLA FORMAT

MLA FORMAT: Paragraph INDENT Use the “TAB” key once

MLA FORMAT: Paragraph No Extra Space!