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MLA 8th Edition Citation Style Guide

MLA 9th Edition Coming Soon!

Formatting Your Research Paper

You can find details on 'Formatting a Research Paper' at the MLA style center. Details include:

  • Margins
  • Text Formatting
  • Heading and Title
  • Running Head with Page Numbers
  • Placement of the List of Works Cited
  • Tables and Illustrations