Modern Language Association (MLA) Essay Format Sample

D. Reiss
Active Learning Online

Current MLA format looks like the example below and has the following presentation features:

• book font such as Times Roman
• 12-point type size
• 1-inch margins all around
• double spacing throughout, 1/2-inch new-paragraph tabs, no extra space between paragraphs
• automatic header and pagination with last name and page number set flush right
• student identification at left margin: student name, professor name, course information, submission date, other information designated by professor
• last name and page number as automatic header set in word processor
• title centered and properly capitalized and punctuated
• parenthetical in-text citation of sources - see Documentation Guide: In-text Citations a
• separate page with alphabetical Works Cited for bibliography - see Documentation Guide: Works Cited and Acknowledgments for entry patterns and hanging indent format
• see the MLA Style Guide and online updates at the MLA Website