MLA Format

Formatting spacing in essays

All text should be double spaced.

Font options for essays

Use Times New Roman or similar fonts, specifically 12 pt size.

Page margins for essays

Margins should be set to one inch on all sides.

Indentation for paragraphs

Each paragraph should be indented by 0.5 inches.

Page numbering format

Page numbers should appear in the header, formatted as last name followed by page number.

Italics in citations

Use italics for the source of the article when citing.

Title formatting in essays

The title should not be bold, underlined, or in a larger font than the text.

Citing sources in essays

Quote sources directly and, if unsure, always cite them.

Block quotes usage

Use block quotes for quotes longer than four lines, indented accordingly.

Works cited page format

The works cited page should be double spaced.

Citing multiple authors in works cited

List the first author followed by 'et al.' for works with more than one author.

First page layout

Include heading, name, class, and date on the first page before the title.

Spacing after periods

Only one space should be used after a period.