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In my previous article, I wrote a short primer which informs you how to write APA format research paper. Now in this article, I will inform you how to write MLA research paper.

The MLA (Modern Language Association) requires that specific rules be followed for formatting manuscripts. It provides writers with a proper system to cite references paper, the usage of which enhances the writer’s credibility by listing outside sources in order to give recognition where it is due. One advantage of the MLA format is that it provides the user protection from possible accusation of plagiarism.

General Guidelines for MLA writing style

When preparing a paper using the MLA writing style, general format guidelines must be adhered to as well as the technical rules of citation and bibliography.

• Assignments are to be typed on pages no larger that 8.5 x 11, double spaced, with either Times New Roman font, or Courier.
• One space must be inserted between all punctuation marks.
• Margins must be set to one inch on all sides of the paper.
• All paragraphs must be indented one inch (one tab) from the left margin of the page.
• Headers must be inserted on each page in the upper right hand corner displaying the page numbers of the essay consecutively (some instructors will ask that a student’s last name follow the page number on each page).
• If endnotes are included in your work, they must be placed on the last page, right before your works cited page.
• Do not include a separate title page but do contain a works cited page unlike the reference page of APA papers as mentioned.
• The first page in the upper left-hand corner of an MLA paper should include your name, your instructor’s name, the course title, and the date, all double spaced. If you have no idea, see how to write authors names.
• All pages should be numbered in the upper right-hand corner and the title should be centered.

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