The Rules:
- Margins: 1" all around (except for the page number)
- Font: Easily readable typeface set to a standard size (Times-New Roman 12pt is always safe)
- Line-spacing: Double-space throughout the paper, including heading, title, block quotes, and Works Cited.
- Page Numbers: All pages are numbered in right hand corner, 1/2" from top. Last name appears before the page numbers.
- Heading: Top left corner. Your name, your instructor's name, course number, date. Date must be written dd Month yyyy.
- Title: Centered. Plain (no italics, underlining, or font variation). Standard double-spacing between heading/title, and title/first line of paper.
Use Word to Format Your Paper:
This brief video will show you how to use Word 2010 to format your paper.
Use Google Docs to Format Your Paper:
This brief video will show you how to set up your document in MLA format using Google Docs.
