MLA FORMAT FOR ALL HANDWRITTEN AND TYPED …



MLA FORMAT FOR ALL HANDWRITTEN AND TYPED MANUSCRIPTS

All papers must be legible and neatly written or typed using MLA format!

I. Endorsement – 1” from top of paper at LEFT margin of first page:

Your Name__________ If handwritten, your name will be on the TOP line

Instructor’s Name_____ Second line

Course Name________ Third line

Date________________ Fourth line

II. Details of spacing and position

A. First page if HANDWRITTEN

1. Skip first line beneath endorsement.

2. Write title on the next line.

3. Skip one line below title.

4. Begin writing your paper.

5. Write entire paper single-spaced. Do not double space between paragraphs.

B. First page if TYPED

1. Follow above instructions for endorsement. Double space throughout.

2. See sample MLA paper at

C. Second and all succeeding pages

1. Handwritten or typed – identify each page with your last name followed by the page number (example: Jones 2). Position your last name and page number ½” from the top at the right margin. If your paper is TYPED, use a header for this purpose.

2. Handwritten only - Do NOT write on the top line; begin writing on the second line.

III. Additional Requirements

A. Use blue, blue-black, or black ink for final drafts.

B. Write on one side of the page only.

C. Allow a one-inch margin on the right side and at the bottom of the page.

D. Indent all paragraphs uniformly – one inch.

E. Staple completed manuscript on the upper left corner.

F. The student is responsible for proofreading and correcting all errors.

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