When you write your research paper, depending on the field of your study, you need to follow a specific format.
The use of a specific format is like mathematicians use symbols to transmit information. Each field i.e. physics, chemistry… designed styles to meet their specific needs. When you study in a particular field, you need to follow their specific format.
MLA Format Guidelines:
How to Setup Your Software:
- MLA Format Google Docs
- MLA Format Microsoft Word 2019
- MLA Format Microsoft Word 2016
- MLA Format Microsoft Word 2013
- MLA Format LibreOffice
- MLA Format using Pages on Mac
Some Existing Formats:
| Format: | Fields: |
|---|---|
| MLA Format | Used in English, foreign language, literature courses, humanities. |
| APA Format | Used in social sciences, education, engineering and business. |
| Chicago Format | Used in history, economics and social sciences. |
| AAA Format | Used in anthropology and ethnography. |
| CSE Format | Used in biological sciences. |
| AMA Format | Used in Biomedical sciences, medicine and nursing. |
| ACS Format | Used in chemistry. |
| AIP Format | Used in physics. |
| Bluebook Format | Used in American academic legal writing. |
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very good to use
thank you
No website is telling me what double spacing is, so what is it? (o_o)?
Double spacing is when every line in your paper is separated by a double space. Some people get confused and think it’s a double space between words. I’m not sure if you have a Mac or Windows, but for Mac if you’re using word and you Click on ToolBox, you should see something that says “Alignment and Spacing”, then find alone Spacing and click on the double space option.
Thanks
this site helped me finish up a research paper and I want to give this site credit in my works cited page.
Keep trying, you can do it!
Y’all can do it!
thanks harry butts!!!
Thank you so much for posting such great detailed instructions on how to format! 🙂
BabyBlue Thanks man
Really helpful! Thanks!
Wow awesome it helps
How do you MLA cite a web address? Thanks….
ok so i have to do this stupid format essay i only have one left and i dont know what to do im so confused!! D:
MLA format is a bit difficult, and boring! Essays have always been trouble for my grade. 🙁
Anyone agree?
Thanks man
I am writing an English paper and this is my first time in five years that I have to use MLA formatting and i was wondering how the works cited page should look like
This was very helpful. Wish everyone good luck at Nodaway ValleyMiddle School
This website was helpful a little.
I love this.
This helped me.
Thank you.
Can you make lists with mla?
On my note cards, if i don’t know what the subject is for my note, what do i put if i don’t want my teacher to yell at me?
This was a BIG help! You broke it down very simply, and I really appreciate that!
This was a BIG help! You broke it down very simply, and I really appreciate that!
This is hard ):
I love it.
Thank you so much! I am giving this link to all of my students.
I used to be good at writing, until I took an arrow to the knee!
What is the deal with spaces after the period? When I was in school it was 2 spaces after a . Now it seems to be 1, what is the offical way to do it?
Hi Shellie! The MLA Manual recommends one space after a period but it said if we would like to use two spaces, we are free to do so. Just be consistent throughout the paper.
This is the best site ever.
Yes, this was helpful, thanks.
About 4 years ago my 6th grade teacher, Tim “Madwords” Madden, taught us the useful acronym Soft Tacos So Delicious for the heading meaning Student Name, Teacher Name, Subject, Date and now as I write an essay 4 years later I still remember it and it still helps. I miss having him for English!
If there are 2 authors in a paper, what should we write on the header?
Hi Vania, use the word “and” to separate the authors.
When using mla format, is it required to have 5 paragraphs?
Question: May you please explain to me about and “Introduction”, “Hook”, and “Thesis”, please?
Thank you.
Thanks.
So long since I have done any of this. How do you actually cite in this style? In text or end notes???? Losing my mind.
Hi Becca,
It is in-text. Check out some examples here. Hope you’ll regain the basics soon 🙂 Take care.
I don’t know how to set up a Work Cited page 🙁
Hi Kbenny,
It is not hard at all. Check out this link for instructions. Check out the example here, the Works Cited list is on Page 7. Let us know if you have any questions. Take care.
Dr. Anil, holla at cha boy! 😉
I am a failure 🙁
Hello Amanda! Don’t give up sis, I hope this helps motivating you: Abraham Lincoln never quits
nobody is a failure, im sorry you feel that way but its not true, just never give up and give it your best. You can do it, if you cant just laugh it off, that what i do XD
The skills you obtain from writing papers will be helpful later in your professional career so don’t give up. Take advantage of your school time and practice.
Thanks, Dr.
Naw you good.
Don’t give up, Amanda. You can do it..
Do you have to introduce the paper? Like they don’t know what you are talking about…
The beginning of your paper, or the first paragraph, is your introduction.
In MLA format, I don’t understand why everything on the page has to be double spaced; the heading especially. When double spaced the heading itself takes up half of the page. Start a word document and put the margins at 1” then change the paragraph settings to DOUBLE SPACED (even the heading), Times New Roman at 12 font.
Please comment!
Less crowded, easier to read, more pages to turn in ^-^
Actually, double spaced is an old standard. Most universities and colleges have adapted to the Microsoft Office “normal” spacing of 1.15. However, I know some universities that use 1.5. But no college in my area uses double spacing anymore. This practice has been phased out somewhat.
At my community college in NY all my classes excluding an economics class have had the double space requirement.
Wishing everyone good luck in school!!!
Thanks, I struggle a lot in school, for an Indian and needed your confidence booster to carry on throughout my day.
This helped. Thanks!