FAQ: How do I format a paper in MLA Style?

The MLA Style Center is a great resource on how to format your research paper.  Their page "Formatting a Research Paper This link opens in a new window" explains the most common formatting questions.  SNHU's OWC also has a great sample paper This link opens in a new window. 

The library provides access to resources like books, eBooks, and websites that can help you format a paper in MLA style.

More Information

• MLA Guide (Shapiro Library) 
• MLA Style Center This link opens in a new window (MLA)

Further Help

This information is intended to be a guideline, not expert advice. Please be sure to speak to your professor about the appropriate way to format papers in your class assignments and projects.

Campus Students

To access academic support, visit your Brightspace course and select “Tutoring and Mentoring” from the Academic Support pulldown menu.

Online Students

To access help with citation and more, visit Academic Support via modules in Brightspace:

• The Complete Guide to Using Academic Support via Brightspace This link opens in a new window
• Accessing Writing STEM Help This link opens in a new window