1. MLA FORMAT

2. Formatting All Pages Double space throughout the entire paper
1 inch margins on all sides
12 pt, Times New Roman or Arial font
Header on right hand side that includes your last name and page number.

3. Formatting the First Page
On left hand side write name, teacher’s name, class title and period, and date; each should be on a separate line.
Title should be centered; write title in same font and size as the rest of the paper.
Do not underline, bold, or put quotation marks. Only italicize, underline, or use quotations when referring to other texts within your title; articles use quotations, books use italicize or underline.

4. First Page Sample
Smith 1 Jane Smith Mr. Dahlke English 10, Period 4 24 February 2017 The Scientific Revolution Versus The Reformation Space, the final frontier. These are the voyages of the starship Enterprise. Its continuing mission: to explore strange new worlds; to seek out new life and new civilizations; to boldly go where no one has gone before. It is a period of civil war. Rebel spaceships, striking from a hidden base, have won their first victory against the evil Galactic Empire. During the battle, Rebel spies

5. In-Text Citations AKA parenthetical citations
When to use them:
When quoting a sentence from a text
When quoting a word or phrase from a text
When paraphrasing or summarizing from a text
If you do not cite sources that are not your original ideas your are committing plagiarism.

6. Citation from one author print or online sources
Citation when author named in sentence using exact quotes:
Wordsworth stated that Romantic poetry was marked by a "spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings" (263).
Citation when author is not named in sentence using exact quotes:
Romantic poetry is characterized by the "spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings" (Wordsworth 263).
Citation when author is named in sentence that is a summary:
Wordsworth extensively explored the role of emotion in the creative process (263).
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).
Wordsworth extensively explored the role of emotion in the creative process (263).

7. Citation for unknown author
If the author is unknown use title in parenthetical citation.
Remember to use quotes for articles or italicized for title of books.
An anonymous Wordsworth critic once argued that his poems were too emotional ("Wordsworth Is a Loser" 100).
An anonymous Wordsworth critic once argued that his poems were too emotional ("Wordsworth Is a Loser" 100).

8. Page number unknown Just omit page number if page number is unknown.
If webpage includes paragraph numbers then cite paragraph number instead of page number.
(Smith, par. 4)
The California Highway Patrol opposes restrictions on the use of phones while driving, claiming that distracted drivers can already be prosecuted (Jacobs).
… and Diet Mtn Dew” (Smith, par. 4).

9. Long quotations
For quote that are four lines long use block quoting to format your citation. (Block quotes are single-spaced.)
Nelly Dean treats Heathcliff poorly and dehumanizes him throughout her narration:
They entirely refused to have it in bed with them, or even in their room, and I had no more sense, so, I put it on the landing of the stairs, hoping it would be gone on the morrow. By chance, or else attracted by hearing his voice, it crept to Mr. Earnshaw's door, and there he found it on quitting his chamber. Inquiries were made as to how it got there; I was obliged to confess, and in recompense for my cowardice and inhumanity was sent out of the house. (Bronte 78)
This demonstrates how the relationship between the two has …
Nelly Dean treats Heathcliff poorly and dehumanizes him throughout her narration:
They entirely refused to have it in bed with them, or even in their room, and I had no more sense, so, I put it on the landing of the stairs, hoping it would be gone on the morrow. By chance, or else attracted by hearing his voice, it crept to Mr. Earnshaw's door, and there he found it on quitting his chamber. Inquiries were made as to how it got there; I was obliged to confess, and in recompense for my cowardice and inhumanity was sent out of the house. (Bronte 78)
This demonstrates how the relationship between the two characters …

10. Adding or omitting words in quotes
When adding or changing words to a quote put those words in brackets.
Jan Harold Brunvand, in an essay on urban legends, states: "some individuals [who retell urban legends] make a point of learning every rumor or tale" (78).
When omitting words within a quote use an ellipses mark (three periods, …).
In an essay on urban legends, Jan Harold Brunvand notes that "some individuals make a point of learning every recent rumor or tale ... and in a short time a lively exchange of details occurs" (78).
Jan Harold Brunvand, in an essay on urban legends, states: "some individuals [who retell urban legends] make a point of learning every rumor or tale" (78).
In an essay on urban legends, Jan Harold Brunvand notes that "some individuals make a point of learning every recent rumor or tale ... and in a short time a lively exchange of details occurs" (78).

11. Formatting Works Cited Page
Last page of essay
Double space
Alphabetical order by author’s last name
If there is no author, alpha order by title.
First line of each entry is flush with the margin, second line is indented. (Hanging indent)

12. Sample Works Cited Page
Smith 6
Works Cited
"Benito Mussolini." Britannica School, Encyclopædia Britannica, 6 May school.eb.com/levels/high/article/ Accessed 25 Jan
Cutuli, J. J. et al. “Asthma and Behavior in Homeless 4- to 7-Year-Olds.” Pediatrics, vol. 125,
no. 1, July 2009, pp. 145–151. Health Source, doi: /peds
“John Locke.” Pursuit of Happiness, Pursuit of Happiness, Inc., 10 Sept. 2016,
Kirkman, Robert, and Jay R. Bonansinga. The Walking Dead: Rise of the Governor. New York,
St. Martin's Paperbacks, 2013.
Matthews, David. “Pick One.” SpringBoard English Language Arts, College Board, United
States, 2014, pp. 103–104.