Basic MLA Format
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Modern Language Association updated their guidelines on April 1, 2016. We have not yet updated this section of Resources for Researchers to reflect these changes. We have ordered a copy of the new guidelines and will update as soon as possible.
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
Download an MLA Template
Download a template that has margins, heading, and other information formatted using MLA requirements.
