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MLA Style Guide

Everything you ever wanted to know about MLA...no really, everything! Think something's missing? Contact the Learning Commons!

The Basics

MLA also has rules for formatting a Works Cited page. Your Works Cited page should have:

  • Its own page

  • Alphabetized citations

  • Hanging indent on each citation

  • Double spacing

  • Your last name and page number at the top right of each page header

  • 1-inch margins

Visual Guide


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