MLA Format
All Homework should follow MLA Format and must abide by these expectations:
- Written Neatly or typed in BLUE OR BLACK ink.
- It must include proper heading (see below guidelines).
- Paper should be wrinkle free, and should not have rips/tears that are highly recognizable.
- Writing that is done by hand can be in print or cursive.
- Documents that are submitted through edmodo, email, etc. must be in one of the following formats: .doc; .docx
MLA FORMAT - General Guidelines to Typing Your Papers
- Type your paper on a computer and print it out on standard, white 8.5 x 11-inch paper.
- Double-space the text of your paper, and use the font Times New Roman. The font size should be 12 pt.
- Leave only one space after periods or other punctuation marks (unless otherwise instructed by your instructor).
- Set the margins of your document to 1 inch on all sides.
- Indent the first line of paragraphs one half-inch from the left margin. MLA recommends that you use the Tab key as opposed to pushing the Space Bar five times.
- Create a header in the top left corner. First and Last Name; Teacher's Name; Course; Date
- Here is a sample of the first page of a paper in MLA style:
Title Page Format
ONLY put a title page if required by teacher.
Here is an example of a title page:
Here is an example of a title page: