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MLA Format Microsoft Word 2016

This tutorial will guide you through the process of setting up Microsoft Word 2016 for your MLA Format paper. It is very easy and we are going to accomplish the following settings: All text is font “Times New Roman” & Size 12. One-inch page margin for all sides (top, bottom, right and left). A header [...]

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How Do I Cite a Book in MLA Format?

General Guidelines General Formula Book with No Author or Unknown Author Book with One Author Book with Two or Three Authors Book with Four or More Authors Edited, Translated or Compiled Book Article or Chapter in a Book with Editors Book with Authors with the Same Name 1. General Guidelines: Give the author’s name as [...]

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How Do I Cite the Bible in MLA Format?

• Books of the Bible are abbreviated, see here for common Bible abbreviations. In-text Citation: The first time you include a quote from the Bible, you need to include the translation, chapter (abbreviated), book, and verse, like this: Paul urges Christians to “not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of [...]

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Common Bible Abbreviations

The following abbreviations and spelled forms are commonly used for parts of the Bible (Bib.). While the Hebrew Bible and the Protestant Old Testament include the same parts in slightly different arrangements, Roman Catholic versions of the Old Testament also include works listed here as apocrypha. HEBREW BIBLE OR OLD TESTAMENT (OT) NEW TESTAMENT (NT) [...]

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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. Source: – Diana [...]

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MLA Format Sub-headings

If you would like to utilize subheadings (subtitles) in your research paper, it is a good idea to first check with your instructor to be 100% sure what subheading format he/she would like you to use. Depending on how long your paper is, you will need either one level subheadings or several levels subheadings One [...]

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MLA Format Sample Paper

Source: Diana Hacker (Boston: Bedford/St. Martin’s, 2006).

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MLA Format FAQs

1. Does my paper need a cover page? No. The Modern Language Association (MLA) does not require you to create a cover page when you complete your research paper. If your instructor requires a cover page, simply follow the instructions here: MLA cover page. 2. Should I bold, italicize, or underline my research paper’s title? Your research [...]

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MLA Format Heading

This page contains guidelines on how to properly format the headings of your research paper using the MLA format. 1. The Opening Page: On the opening page or the first page, you would include the whole heading and your paper’s title. The whole heading would include the following information: Your Name Your Instructor’s Name Your [...]

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MLA Format Cover Page

The Modern Language Association (MLA) does not require you to create a cover page when you complete your research paper, but some instructors may require it. If your instructor requires your paper to have a cover page, here is how to make it (very easy). This cover page should include: your school name, your research [...]

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