Basic MLA Format

The rules for writing research papers in the humanities were developed by the Modern Language Associtation and are commonly known as MLA Format. The links below provide enough information for you to format basic college level research papers.

• Typing and Printing

• Margins and Spacing

• Title Page

• Tables and Illustrations

• List of Works Cited

• Internal Documentation

• Binding

• Electronic Submission

MLA Template
Download a copy of a Microsoft Word document that has been formatted
with the correct margins, heading, and other information for an MLA style paper.

Steven L. Berg, PhD
Schoolcraft College
sberg@schoolcraft.edu

Teaching Home Page: http://www.stevenlberg.info

This page was last updated on 16 July 2009.