What is meant by "MLA"? The Modern Language Association's ANSWER
How should an MLA heading be formatted? ANSWER Name
Name of the course
Name of teacher; due date (day, month, and year)
Is it better to use single or double spacing for your heading? ANSWER
Double-spaced
What should be in your paper's top right corner? ANSWER Your page number
and last name are followed by a single space.
Which font or fonts are acceptable in MLA format? ANSWER Reputable fonts
with italics and regular fonts that have distinct appearances. (For example,
Calibri, Arial, and Times New Roman)
What font size is required? ANSWER 12
How much room do you have for margins? ANSWER One inch on each side
When printing your document, what size paper do you need to use? The answer
measures 8.5 by 11 inches.
Where should your paper's title go? ANSWER Prior to the main body of your
heading, in the center, beneath it.
How should your paper's title be formatted? The title is ANSWER Center. Your
title should not be italicized, underlined, or enclosed in quote marks. Write in
title case as well.
How should an MLA heading be formatted? ANSWER Name
Name of the course
Name of teacher; due date (day, month, and year)
Is it better to use single or double spacing for your heading? ANSWER
Double-spaced
What should be in your paper's top right corner? ANSWER Your page number
and last name are followed by a single space.
Which font or fonts are acceptable in MLA format? ANSWER Reputable fonts
with italics and regular fonts that have distinct appearances. (For example,
Calibri, Arial, and Times New Roman)
What font size is required? ANSWER 12
How much room do you have for margins? ANSWER One inch on each side
When printing your document, what size paper do you need to use? The answer
measures 8.5 by 11 inches.
Where should your paper's title go? ANSWER Prior to the main body of your
heading, in the center, beneath it.
How should your paper's title be formatted? The title is ANSWER Center. Your
title should not be italicized, underlined, or enclosed in quote marks. Write in
title case as well.