1. Modern Language Association
MLA Format
Modern Language Association

2. Spacing and Font Double Spacing
Avoid Quadruple Spacing Between Paragraphs
Font: Times New Roman 12 or New Courier or Courier 10 or 12

3. Indent
Five Spaces
Or One Tab

4. Header
Upper Right hand corner, last name on all pages

5. 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

6. Title of Essay Centered Regular Font Title of book: Italics No quotes
Times New Roman 12 New Courier or Courier 10, 12 as well

7. Number of Paragraphs
5 paragraphs
5-12 sentences for each paragraph

8. Structure of Essay (Basic 5-Paragraphs)
Thesis
Introductory paragraph
3 body paragraphs
Concluding paragraph

9. Good Link for Sample MLA Formatting
Especially if you have to do a research paper
Or Microsoft word automatic format