THE M.L.A. FORMAT

M.L.A. / The M odern L anguage A ssociation format for composing research papers is a simple, organized way to present information in an academic setting. / It will be required for papers in most liberal arts studies (English, History, Humanities, etc.) However, there are different formats that will be used in math, science, and psychology courses. / The M odern L anguage A ssociation format for composing research papers is a simple, organized way to present information in an academic setting. / It will be required for papers in most liberal arts studies (English, History, Humanities, etc.) However, there are different formats that will be used in math, science, and psychology courses.

M.L.A. Papers / M.L.A. papers are present a thesis statement in the form of an opening paragraph which outlines the paper in a logical, organized way for the reader. / If it is argumentative, it will state clearly, your stance, and subtopics, or arguments for your position on the issue discussed. / M.L.A. papers are present a thesis statement in the form of an opening paragraph which outlines the paper in a logical, organized way for the reader. / If it is argumentative, it will state clearly, your stance, and subtopics, or arguments for your position on the issue discussed.

M.L.A. Papers / The M.L.A. format also uses a works cited page. / The Works cited page will be a numbered page that requires you to list, alphabetically, your sources used to compose the paper. / The M.L.A. format also uses a works cited page. / The Works cited page will be a numbered page that requires you to list, alphabetically, your sources used to compose the paper.

Going to College? / Why should you learn the format? / If you plan on going to college, Mr. Reedy assures you that you will use the M.L.A. format on a regular basis to compose a multitude of 4 to 12 page research and analytical papers. / Why should you learn the format? / If you plan on going to college, Mr. Reedy assures you that you will use the M.L.A. format on a regular basis to compose a multitude of 4 to 12 page research and analytical papers.

Materials / Use regular, blank white paper (8 & 1/2in. X 11in.) / Secure the research paper, title page, and works cited page with a paperclip (no staples or presentation folders). / Use regular, blank white paper (8 & 1/2in. X 11in.) / Secure the research paper, title page, and works cited page with a paperclip (no staples or presentation folders).

Title and Identification / The M.L.A. format does NOT require a title page; however, Mr. Reedy does. / *see the format on schoolnotes.com / Your identification will be on your 1st page; it will contain your name, instructor’s name, course title, and date (see format on schoolnotes.com). / The M.L.A. format does NOT require a title page; however, Mr. Reedy does. / *see the format on schoolnotes.com / Your identification will be on your 1st page; it will contain your name, instructor’s name, course title, and date (see format on schoolnotes.com).

Margins / Use 1-inch margins on all sides of the page. / All text is left-aligned unless you have a long quote that is inset into the text. / Use 1-inch margins on all sides of the page. / All text is left-aligned unless you have a long quote that is inset into the text.

Line Spacing / All Lines will be Double-Spaced. This is literal; it includes the Title and Works Cited pages, the Heading, and Text of your paper. / DO NOT add extra lines for titles, quotes, or between paragraphs. / All Lines will be Double-Spaced. This is literal; it includes the Title and Works Cited pages, the Heading, and Text of your paper. / DO NOT add extra lines for titles, quotes, or between paragraphs.

Paragraph Indents / Indent the first line of each paragraph. / The indent will be 1/2 inch or 5 spaces. This should be your tab key default setting. / Indent the first line of each paragraph. / The indent will be 1/2 inch or 5 spaces. This should be your tab key default setting.

Long Quotations / When a quotation exceeds 4 typed lines, you will inset the quotation 10 spaces or 1 inch from the left margin. / The quotation WILL be double-spaced; however, there will be no extra lines created to offset the quotation. / Long quotations that are offset DO NOT require quotation marks. / When a quotation exceeds 4 typed lines, you will inset the quotation 10 spaces or 1 inch from the left margin. / The quotation WILL be double-spaced; however, there will be no extra lines created to offset the quotation. / Long quotations that are offset DO NOT require quotation marks.

FONT / THE ENTIRE PAPER WILL BE COMPOSED IN TIMES NEW ROMAN AND SET AT 12 POINT FONT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pagination / ALL pages, excluding the Title Page (if required, and it is for this class!) and including the Works Cited Page will be numbered. / Use Arabic numerals (1,2,3 and so on). Do not use Roman numerals or any other method / ALL pages, excluding the Title Page (if required, and it is for this class!) and including the Works Cited Page will be numbered. / Use Arabic numerals (1,2,3 and so on). Do not use Roman numerals or any other method

WORKS CITED Hacker, Diana, et al. A Writer’s Reference. 6th ed. Boston, New York: Bedford/St. Martin’s, Hacker, Diana, et al. A Writer’s Reference. 6th ed. Boston, New York: Bedford/St. Martin’s, 2007.