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  1. MLA Format Cover Page

    How to Format Your MLA Cover Page: This page is double spaced and the letters are centered. Font: Times New Roman. Font size: 12. The first letter of each word should be capitalized with the exception of very short words such as: the, and, of, or, a, an, in, to, for. Note: the first letter of the first word should be capitalized, regardless of ...

  2. Creating an MLA title page

    Step-by-step instructions. Here are the steps you need to take to create the perfect MLA title page: At the top of the page, type the name of your high school, college, or university (if applicable). Skip down approximately one-third of the page and type the title of your research paper using title case.

  3. MLA Sample Paper

    This material may not be published, reproduced, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without permission. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our terms and conditions of fair use. This resource contains a sample MLA paper that adheres to the 2016 updates. To download the MLA sample paper, click this link.

  4. MLA Title Page

    MLA title page format. To create an MLA format title page, list the following on separate lines, left-aligned at the top of the page: Then leave a few blank lines and list the title of the paper, centered and in title case, halfway down the page. All text should be double-spaced and in the same font as the rest of the paper.

  5. How to Make a Cover Page: APA and MLA Format

    1 On the first line of the page, write the first student's name. 2 If there are other authors, write each name on its own line after the first. 3 On the line after the final author, write the name of the instructor. You don't need to include their full name, but it's best to use their title, such as "Professor Green.".

  6. How to Create an MLA Title Page

    Follow these steps to write a title page in MLA format: Launch Microsoft Word and open a blank document. Under the "File" menu, click on the "New" tab. Use the search bar and type "MLA" to find a sample template. Select the template that corresponds to your document type (research paper, essay, etc.). Check the preformatted document ...

  7. Title page in MLA style

    A title page is on its own page before the main paper copy, centers the text, and spreads the text throughout the title page. An MLA heading appears on the same page on which the main paper copy starts, the heading is aligned to the left, and it only appears at the top of the page. For more information on how to create headings, refer to the ...

  8. How to Write an Essay Cover Page

    Cover pages can include the name of your school, your paper title, your name, your course name, your teacher or professor's name, and the due date of the paper. If you are unsure of what to include, check with your instructor. Here is an example of a cover page in MLA format: For more help making cover or title pages, visit our title page ...

  9. MLA Format Cover Page

    How to Format Your MLA Cover Page: This page is double spaced and the letters are centered. Font: Times New Roman. Font size: 12. The first letter of each word should be capitalized with the exception of very short words such as: the, and, of, or, a, an, in, to, for. Note: the first letter of the first word should be capitalized, regardless of ...

  10. MLA title page: format and templates

    MLA cover page requirements. 1 inch margins on all sides. Easily readable typeface (like Times New Roman), 11 or 12 points. Double-spacing throughout the paper. A header in the upper right-hand corner: give your last name, followed by a space with the page number. This should be included on all pages, one-half inch from the top.

  11. MLA Format Sample Paper, with Cover Page and Outline

    Source: - Diana Hacker (Boston: Bedford/St. Martin's, 2006). Here is a sample paper in MLA format that has both the cover page and the outline pages. This paper has 10 pages so if you are under a slow Internet connection, please wait a few seconds for all of the pages to load. This paper is current with the latest MLA manual.

  12. MLA General Format

    Here is a sample of the first page of a paper in MLA style: ... These sections may include individual chapters or other named parts of a book or essay. Essays. MLA recommends that when dividing an essay into sections you number those sections with an Arabic number and a period followed by a space and the section name. 1. Early Writings

  13. MLA Format

    Cite your MLA source. Start by applying these MLA format guidelines to your document: Use an easily readable font like 12 pt Times New Roman. Set 1 inch page margins. Use double line spacing. Include a ½" indent for new paragraphs. Include a four-line MLA heading on the first page. Center the paper's title.

  14. Essay Cover Page

    Well, just like MLA, an APA essay cover page is easy to make. To begin with, the APA style title page should include: Running head (Left aligned in the header section). Page Number (Right aligned). Title and subtitle of the essay/paper (centered) Name of the author (centered). Institutional Affiliation (centered).

  15. Library: MLA 9th Edition: Paper Templates & Examples

    Download this template before you begin writing to make sure your paper is formatted correctly in MLA 9th edition format. Last Updated: Mar 19, 2024 2:30 PM URL: https://library.surry.edu/MLAstyle

  16. MLA Formatting and Style Guide

    MLA (Modern Language Association) style is most commonly used to write papers and cite sources within the liberal arts and humanities. This resource, updated to reflect the MLA Handbook (9th ed.), offers examples for the general format of MLA research papers, in-text citations, endnotes/footnotes, and the Works Cited page.

  17. MLA Format Example (With Sample Pages)

    The parts of a report formatted in MLA style may include: Title page (only if your teacher asks for one) Outline. Report. Images. Appendixes if you have them. Works cited (bibliography) Below is an example of what's included in a typical MLA-style report and sample pages to help you understand how to write your paper according to this format.

  18. How to Format Your MLA Cover Page

    Formatting the First Page. Since you're not required to provide a separate cover page, you'll need to place your name, the teacher's name, the course and the date on the top of the first page. Include the page number on the first page, following these guidelines: 0.5 inches from the top. Right-justified. Your last name and page number.

  19. MLA Title Page: How To Create One in 5 Steps (With Example)

    2. Include the essay details. There are several important details you want to include on your title page: The name of your school: Include the name of your school, centered on your title page, several spaces from the top. The title of your essay: Center this both vertically and horizontally.

  20. Research Guides: MLA Formatting: Cover Page Example

    This resource can help you with questions you may have around MLA; this document will show you have to properly format in-text citations, form block quotes, structure a cover page, etc. Think of it as your MLA "cheat sheet"! Here is an example, from my own writing, of what a cover page should look like when you have typed in your information.

  21. Sample Essays: Writing with MLA Style

    Congratulations to the students whose essays were selected for the 2024 edition of Writing with MLA Style! Essays were selected as examples of excellent student writing that use MLA style for citing sources. Essays have been lightly edited. If your institution subscribes to MLA Handbook Plus, you can access annotated versions of the essays published …

  22. MLA Paper Format: Simple Guidelines to Follow

    And that is pretty much it. Everything is centered on your cover page. The school name or university is at the top, and the title in the middle. Your name, course, professor, and due date are toward the bottom. MLA Headings & Headers. Rather than a cover page, your paper typically has a heading and title on the first page of your work. Your MLA ...

  23. Research Guides: Writing and Presenting Guide: MLA Style

    The library provides access to resources like books, eBooks, and websites that can help you cite sources in MLA style. Please visit our Citing Your Sources guide or explore the books and web resources listed below for help. You may also want to contact the Wolak Learning Center (Campus Students) or Academic Support Center (Online Students) for additional information about citing sources in MLA ...