How to Format a Document According to MLA Standards

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Format a document according to MLA standards

How to Format a Document According to MLA Standards

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Step 1 of 10
Use 8.5" x 11" paper.

Use 8.5" x 11" paper.

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Use 1 inch margins all around.

Use 1 inch margins all around.

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Use 12 pt academic font and double-space throughout.

Use 12 pt academic font and double-space throughout.

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Use a 4 line heading with your name, your teacher, your class, and the date.

Use a 4 line heading with your name, your teacher, your class, and the date.

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Use a header that is right justified and has your last name and page number.

Use a header that is right justified and has your last name and page number.

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Make sure your title is centered.

Make sure your title is centered.

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Remember to indent your paragraphs.

Remember to indent your paragraphs.

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Use in-text citations (e.g. Author Page #)

Use in-text citations (e.g. Author Page #)

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Create a "Works Cited" page.

Create a "Works Cited" page.

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Remember to have someone check your formatting!

Remember to have someone check your formatting!

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